Monument record MDO22795 - Post-medieval rubbish pit to rear of 8 West Street, Wareham
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Summary
A pit observed in the course of archaeological observations and recording during digging of foundation trenches for a dwelling on land to the rear of a late sixteenth or early seventeenth-century house.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The pit was approximately 1.2m wide and 1m deep, with steeply-sloping sides and a flat base. The filling of the pit was a black humic soil with frequent charcoal pieces. Finds included chunks of brick, roof tile, oyster shell and one piece of pottery - a sherd of Verwood pottery of eighteenth-century date. The pit is dated to this period on the basis of this one find, which was approximately half-way down the filling of the pit. (1)
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Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9225 8738 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2013 4:56PM