Monument record MDO23295 - Lime slaking pit, West Borough, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A rectangular stone-lined pit containing a residue of fine white paste. This feature was interpreted as a lime slaking pit of post-medieval or early modern date.
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Full Description
A white rectangular outline was observed on the machined surface after reduction of ground levels. This was a pit-like feature lined with a single layer of rough hewn limestone flagstones 40mm thick, on top of which was a brilliant white, soft, extremely fine paste, which also lined the sides of the pit. The feature had been filled with nineteenth-century rubble. It was interpreted as a lime slaking pit, perhaps associated with the construction of a building on nearby West Borough.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11593 Unpublished document: Place, C. 2002. Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne. An Archaeological Watching Brief..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 0084 0022 (3m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2010 10:45AM