Monument record MDO2927 - Neolithic settlement north west of Bunker's Hill Plantation, West Stafford
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Summary
Evaluation in 1993 of a proposed borehole site revealed a cluster of shallow pits. Limited excavation of these features recovered pottery, quern fragments and worked flint and chert tools which the excavators described as ‘essentially domestic’. This group of features is interpreted as settlement.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO12405 Unpublished document: Graham, A and Newman, C. 1994. Valley of the South Winterbourne, near West Stafford, Dorset. Archaeological Excavations. Interim summary report and proposals for analysis..
- --- SDO12660 Unpublished document: Valentin, J, and Richards, J. 1993. Proposed Borehole Site at West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset: Stage 2 Archaeological Evaluation.
- --- SDO12661 Unpublished document: Richards, J. 1993. Archaeological Evaluation of the Proposed Borehole Site at West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset.
- <1> SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 150.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7194 8918 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 052
Record last edited
Sep 22 2015 4:33PM