Monument record MDO2925 - Prehistoric settlement on Frome Hill, West Stafford

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Summary

A large pit and other features, interpreted as probable structures, were recorded during observations of construction of the West Stafford By-pass. Excavation of the pit produced a large quantity of Middle Bronze Age pottery associated with animal bones and a piece of copper alloy slag.

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Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1993. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1992. 114. 248.

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Location

Grid reference SY 715 895 (point)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Stafford; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 051

Record last edited

Apr 3 2021 3:06PM

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