Monument record MDO3648 - Buried medieval ploughsoil, Boyne Hollow, Cann
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Summary
During laying of a water pipeline an earlier plough soil was observed beneath the modern topsoil. The buried soil was a grey-brown sandy silt, and contained a number of sherds of medieval pottery; most of the pottery dated to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, but two sherds of fine ware which may date to the twelfth century were recovered.
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Full Description
During laying of a water pipeline an earlier plough soil was observed beneath the modern topsoil. The buried soil was a grey-brown sandy silt, and contained a number of sherds of medieval pottery; most of the pottery dated to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, but two sherds of fine ware which may date to the twelfth century were recovered. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 170.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8742 2188 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Cann; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 008 013
Record last edited
Sep 8 2011 12:29PM