Monument record MDO4541 - Linear ditches, Okeford Fitzpaine
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Summary
Three ditches were observed during the construction of a gas pipeline. No evidence to date the ditches was recovered.
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Full Description
Three ditches of unknown date were found during pipeline laying in Okeford Fitzpaine at ST 794112. All were V-shaped in profile.
Ditch A - 0.73m wide, 0.35m deep. Very small fragments of red pottery recovered.
Ditch B - 1.0m wide, 0.64m deep. Small fragments of black pottery.
Ditch C - 1.0m wide, 0.7m deep Small fragments of black pottery. The pottery could not be identified. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO16637 Monograph: Catherall, P, Barnett, M, and McClean, H. 1984. The Southern Gas Feeder: the Archaeology of a Gas Pipeline. 195.
- <2> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 58.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888645.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 795 112 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Okeford Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 042 051
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888645
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 10:33AM