Monument record MDO21885 - 6 Halves Cottages, Corfe Castle; N-S aligned Romano-British ditch
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Summary
A north-south aligned U-shaped ditch or gully was recorded during a watching brief at 6 Halves Cottage, Corfe Castle. Black Burnished Ware pottery was found, dating from the period mid 2nd century AD to the 4th century AD.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
AC Archaeology conducted a watching brief during April 1993 at 6 Halves Cottages, Corfe Castle. The work took place during the digging of footings trenches for a new single dwelling. Two phases of archaeological activity were recorded:
1. a north-south aligned U-shaped ditch or gully with a depth of 0.55m, and a width of 0.70m. Black Burnished Ware pottery was found, dating from the period mid 2nd century AD to the 4th century AD.
2. A cultivated soil layer from the post-medieval period, which contained pottery from the Verwood kilns. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11342 Article in serial: Valentin J. 1993. Halves Cottages, Corfe Castle; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 115.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9633 8121 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 2 2009 4:51AM