Monument record MDO30019 - Stone-lined drain, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A stone-lined drain was found to the south east of a yard surface of eighteenth century date during excavations in Cockram's Field, Shaftesbury, undertaken in 1951 to look for Barton Manor House.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two curving lines of stones weres exposed during excavations in Cockram's Field, Shaftesbury, undertaken in 1951 to look for Barton Manor House and interpreted as a drain. It was thought that this drain was associated with an adjacent yard surface. (1)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 94-5.
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 67-73.
- <2> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 76.
- <4> SDO51 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1951. 73. 112.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8678 2313 (11m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| 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: MDO30017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 6
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shaftesbury 141
Record last edited
May 11 2020 3:37PM
