Monument record MDO23262 - Medieval and post-medieval ditches, former Model Town site, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Several ditches of medieval date, interpreted as possible property boundaries.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A small group of medieval and early post-medieval features, including rubbish pits and possible boundary ditches, was recorded during small-scale excavations on the site. One piece of possible Saxon pottery was recovered from a later feature. The excavators felt that the generally low density of medieval finds indicated that the area was not intensively occupied in this period. (1)
Observations during subsequent development of the site for housing revealed a number of linear features, which contained predominantly post-medieval artefacts. These linear features were still considered to be boundary ditches. No features or deposits of medieval date were identified. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO94 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1995. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1994. 116. 132.
- <1> SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 183.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0082 9997 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 30 2020 3:03PM