Monument record MDO29825 - Medieval activity beneath 8 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Some evidence for medieval activity was found beneath the floor of 8 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury during excavations undertaken by the Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group in 1984. The evidence comprised a series thin occupation layers of ash, charcoal, mortar, Greensand and charcoal. A single rim sherd of medieval pottery was recovered.
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Full Description
Limited excavation within the interior of No. 8 Gold Hill undertaken by the Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group in 1984 revealed traces of medieval activity beneath an early post-medieval building. The evidence comprised a series thin occupation layers comprising ash, charcoal, mortar, Greensand and charcoal. A single rim sherd of medieval pottery was recovered. The precise form of the medieval activity is difficult to determine from the limited amount of evidence recovered. (1)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO11550 Article in serial: Cox, Margaret. 1986. Excavations within No. 8 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 107.
- <1> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 124.
- <1> SDO85 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1986. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985. 107. 47-54.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8627 2288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record
Record last edited
Dec 14 2023 5:06PM