Monument record MDO29828 - Medieval well, Savoy Cinema site, Bimport, Shaftesbury
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Summary
The upper part of a well containing early medieval pottery was excavated on the Bimport street frontage during small scale excavations in 1986.
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Full Description
Small scale excavations by Wessex Archaeology on the site of the Savoy Cinema, Bimport in October 1988 revealed the top of a probably stone lined well or deep pit near the street frontage of Bimport. Several early medieval pot sherds were found in the top of the feature. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO86 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 185.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8604 2297 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 172
Record last edited
Nov 13 2013 2:55PM