Find Spot record MDO3490 - Iron Age finds from Bowley's Plantation, Crossways
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Summary
Excavations by Norman Field in 1959 and 1960 revealed shallow pits to the east of an enclosure in Bowley's Plantation. Complete Durotrigian pottery jars had been placed in upright positions in the base of the pits. It is not clear if the pits were associated with the enclosure, only one fragment of pottery of similar fabric being found within the filling of the enclosure ditch.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO60 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1961. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1960. 82. 85.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 603.
- <3> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 503.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 769 880 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Crossways; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 086 036
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 139 007 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NE 2
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Owermoigne 36
Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 10:33AM