Monument record MDO21889 - Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age occupation, Milldown Middle School, Blandford Forum
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Summary
Excavation by AC Archaeology in 2009 revealed pits and ditches containing beaker pottery and suggesting the presence of a late neolithic/early Bronze Age settlement.
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Full Description
A possible Ring ditch was excavated during an archaeological evaluation, undertaken by AC Archaeology in advance of the proposed construction of new school buildings at Milldown School, Blandford. <1>
Subsequent excavation in 2009 demonstrated that the ring ditch did not exist. However there was evidence for a late neolithic or early Bronze Age settlement site in the form of pits and ditches containing beaker pottery. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO15577 Unpublished document: Whelan, J and Massey, R. 2016. Former Milldown School, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Archaeological Publication Report..
- --- SDO16756 Unpublished document: Whelan, J and Massey, R. 2015. Former Milldown School, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Archaeological Excavation.
- <1> SDO11369 Unpublished document: Whelan, J. 2008. Results of an archaeological evaluation at Milldown Middle School, Blandford Forum, Dorset.
- <2> SDO14491 Unpublished document: Whelan, J. 2014. Former Milldown School, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation..
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8802 0726 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 7 2017 12:09PM