Monument record MDO2873 - Bronze Age settlement at Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton
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Summary
Archaeological survey and excavation in 1994 in advance of quarrying revealed debris of Bronze Age date, post-holes and other features, some thought to be hearths or cremation pyres. Interpreted as an area of settlement or possibly funerary and ritual activity.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of pits of various sizes (MDO20782) are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs at this location. They are probably the sites of post medieval gravel or sand pits but may have some relationship with the Bronze Age finds. {1-2}
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO14200 Unpublished document: Bevan, L, and Sterenberg, J. 1991. Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton, Dorset: 1991. An Archaeological Evaluation.
- <1> SDO10856 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2491 3005-7.
- <2> SDO10849 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232 0067.
- <3> SDO14200 Unpublished document: Bevan, L, and Sterenberg, J. 1991. Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton, Dorset: 1991. An Archaeological Evaluation.
- <4> SDO14161 Unpublished document: Ellis, P. 1994. Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; observations and recording and excavation.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Intervention: Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; evaluation 1990 (EWX1134)
- Event - Intervention: Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; evaluation 1991 (EWX1390)
- Event - Intervention: Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; evaluation 1993 (EWX1505)
- Event - Intervention: Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; excavation 1994 (EDO5879)
- Event - Survey: Warmwell Quarry, West Knighton; geophysical survey 1994 (EWX1963)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7420 8875 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 036
Record last edited
Feb 23 2016 1:50PM