Monument record MDO20949 - MOUNT PLEASANT: Iron Age roundhouse
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Summary
An Iron Age roundhouse is visible as a soilmark in aerial photographs taken of Mount Pleasant henge monument during excavation of the site by Geoffrey Wainwright (1970-71)
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Full Description
An Iron Age roundhouse is visible as a soilmark in aerial photographs taken of Mount Pleasant henge monument (MDO2890) during excavation of the site by Geoffrey Wainwright (1970-71) {1}. Excavation of the circular post-hole structure and surrounding ditch (site IV) located within the south-west interior of the henge uncovered a roundhouse, 11m in diameter, partly overlying the eastern side of site IV. Associated finds included sherds of hard burnished ware suggesting an Iron Age origin for this feature {2}.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10978 Cartographic materials: Barber, M. 2005. Mount Pleasant 2005 plot.
- <1> SDO10981 Unpublished document: Barber, M. 2008. Mount Pleasant Draft Archive Report 2008.
- <2> SDO10986 Monograph: Wainwright, G J. 1979. Mount Pleasant. Dorset: Excavations 1970-1971.
- <2> SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 126.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70939 89917 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO20949
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 453935
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 4
Record last edited
Apr 8 2013 11:51AM