Monument record MDO28050 - Ditch, Ranston, Iwerne Courtney
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Summary
A wide ditch containing a single piece of prehistoric worked flint was found by AC archaeology in 2005 while evaluating the proposed site of a new pond. The ditch ran broadly parallel with the adjacent river and it may represent evidence for an early field division.
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Full Description
An archaeological evaluation on the site of a proposed conservation pond on land that is part of the Ranston Estate, Iwerne Courtney, Dorset (SY 8611 1181) was carried out by AC archaeology during March 2005. The new pond is to be located close to an area containing medieval settlement earthworks. A wide ditch containing a single piece of prehistoric worked flint was identified during the work. This ditch ran broadly parallel with the adjacent river and it may represent evidence for an early field division. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12423 Unpublished document: Robinson, S and Valentin, J. 2005. A New Conservation Pond on the Ranston Estate, Iwerne Courtney, Dorset. Results of an Archaeological Trench Evaluation.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8613 1182 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 5 2013 10:50AM