Monument record MDO4628 - Pit or cistern in the cellar of 22 High Street, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A pit or cistern excavated in 1971, reported as containing early nineteenth-century material, including pottery and clay pipes.
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Full Description
At Easter 1971 Members of the Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group carried out a small excavation in the south west corner of the cellar before it was filled with ballast. A pit or cistern was found below the tiled floor of the cellar. The feature was lined with sandstone, unmortared, and contained nineteenth-century material, including clay pipes and pottery.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO11484 Serial: Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group. 1975. Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group; Interim Report 1975. 1975.
- <2> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 59.
- <3> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 35-38.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8625 2296 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 149
Record last edited
Dec 30 2015 3:25PM