Monument record MDO22589 - Iron Age ditch, Ropers Lane, Wareham
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Summary
A prehistoric ditch recorded during excavations in the garden of 17 Ropers Lane. The ditch had a U-shaped profile and its filling contained late Iron Age pottery.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY92078749. A ditch or pit around 5 feet deep was discovered and excavated in Tinker's Lane in 1953. It contained Iron Age 'C' pottery similar to that found by Mr Burr at Stoborough. These are also pieces of worked shale. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 614.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 323.
- <3> SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 148-150.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887385.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9206 8752 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887385
Record last edited
May 31 2023 9:06AM
