Monument record MDO23854 - Brick making quarries at Brickfield, Stour Park, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
Evidence for conjoined pits containing fired clay debris and brick fragments was revealed during excavations in advance of the development of Stour park retail park during 1993. The pits are interpreted as clay pits for brick making materials, and of 18th-century date. The field has been known as 'Brickfield' locally.
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Full Description
Evidence for conjoined pits containing fired clay debris and brick fragments was revealed during excavations in advance of the development of Stour park retail park during 1993. The pits are interpreted as clay pits for the extraction of the raw materials for brick making. The field had been known locally as brickfield. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11607 Unpublished document: Graham, A and Cox, P W. 1993. The Archaeological Evaluation of the Proposed Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary, Dorset (centred on ST 889 057). pp. 3 and 10.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8887 0571 (42m by 78m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 24 2014 11:38AM