Monument record MDO2794 - Ditch at Hill Barn, Tolpuddle
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Summary
A large feature recorded during archaeological work in 1997 in advance of construction of a borrow pit for the A35 Tolpuddle to Puddletown By-pass. Excavators thought that, while it may have been a large, irregular ditch, it was more likely to be a natural feature of geological origin. The filling of the feature contained a few pieces of flint, burnt flint and fragments of late Iron Age/Romano-British pottery; these appeared to have washed in from higher ground, suggesting an Iron Age/Romano-British site nearby.
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Type and Period (2)
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14160 Unpublished document: Birbeck, V. 1997. A35 Tolpuddle to Puddletown Bypass, Dorset. Hill Barn Borrow Pit, Near Tolpuddle. Archaeological Evaluation.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7917 9512 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Tolpuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 117 031
Record last edited
Feb 2 2016 11:08AM