Monument record MDO28539 - Medieval pits behind High Street frontage, Old Orchard Car Park, Poole
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Summary
A series of intercutting medieval pits was found behind the High Street frontage during excavations by Poole Museum on the Old Orchard Car Park site in 1975.
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Full Description
A series of intercutting medieval rubbish and cess pits was found during excavations by Poole Museum behind the High Street frontage on the Old Orchard Car Park site in 1975. These were associated with a small number of postholes. One of these postholes contained south-western French pottery of 14th century date. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 13-15.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0104 9044 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 6 2013 11:56AM
