Monument record MDO31295 - Iron Age ditch at Simsay, Cerne Abbas

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Summary

A ditch excavated during an archaeological evaluation by AC archaeology in 2004. Parts of what was interpreted as a continuous ditch were observed in two trenches. This feature was interpreted as a probable drainage ditch, running north west-south east. Finds recovered from the filling of the ditch included Iron Age pottery and a flint scraper.

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Robinson, S and Valentin, J. 2004. A Proposed School Site at Simsay, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. Results of an Archaeological Evaluation.

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Grid reference ST 6683 0131 (point)
Map sheet ST60SE
Civil Parish Cerne Abbas; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2014 3:22PM

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