Monument record MDO4683 - Pits on Bonsley Common, Shillingstone
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Summary
A group of pits, excavated by C Warne, were probably Iron Age storage pits associated with a settlement. The area is now covered with conifers.
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Full Description
Pits on Bonsley Common (near 821091) some of which were excavated by C. Warne, were probably storage pits, associated with a settlement. They were about 4 ft. deep, in some cases floored with flints, and contained pottery and bones. The area is now planted with conifers. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18658 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 1:10,560. 1:10 560. 1902.
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 241-2, 245.
- <2.1> SDO11486 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 3. 3rd edition. 3. 447.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205546.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 821 091 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NW |
| Civil Parish | Shillingstone; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 046 030
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NW 4
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205546
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shillingstone 25
Record last edited
Mar 8 2022 9:30AM
