Find Spot record MDO46255 - Iron Age pottery, Powerstock
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Summary
Sherds of Iron Age pottery exposed by ploughing.
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Full Description
(SY 53729510) Iron Age 'A' pottery sherds exposed during ploughing. <1>
SY 53 9950. Several sling stones, with pottery comprising two jar rims of Iron Age 'A' character, one with corded type pattern, and undated coarse sandy ware, were found by ploughing about 50 yds North West of Eggardon Hill Fort. Now in Butcher's private collection at "Higher Sturthill Farm", Shipton. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1368 Map: Butcher, W. 1957. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
- <1.1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 89.
- <2> SDO19083 Verbal communication: Butcher, Mr W. Oral: Mr W Butcher, Higher Sturthill, Shipton Gorge.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450860. [Mapped feature: #635887 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5372 9510 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NW |
| Civil Parish | Powerstock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NW 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450860
Record last edited
May 4 2023 7:19AM