Monument record MDO28510 - Prehistoric ditch, Magna Road, Canford, Poole
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Summary
A small irregular ditch of possible prehistoric date was found during the evaluation of the proposed site of a new cemetery at Moortown, Poole. It may have been associated with an adjacent Late Bronze Age pit.
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Full Description
A small slightly irregular ditch was excavated by Poole Museum Service Archaeological Unit during the evaluation of the proposed site of a new cemetery south of Magna Road, Poole, which was initially identified from geophysical survey. No dating evidence was recovered, but the character of this feature was different from other ditches identified as post-medieval boundaries by the excavator. (1)
This pit lay adjacent to a large Late Bronze Age pit and may have been associated.(1)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO11592 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1997. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1996. 118.
- <1> SWX8325 Unpublished document: Watkins D R. Archaeological Evaluation of Proposed Cemetery Site at Moortown, Magna Road, Poole, Dorset..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0358 9767 (26m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 10 2017 1:34PM
