Monument record MDO47774 - Shale working site, Povington
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Full Description
Occupation from a lathe-turned shale industry has been found on the farm North of the chalk range on London Clay or Bagshot Beds at Povington. In 1856 and 1859, ca. 700 cores of five varieties, including Calkins classes A-D were discovered over an area of about 1/2 acre. The majority come from a keyhole excavation in the densest part of the scatter. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18953 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1859. The Archaeological Journal. 16. 299-300.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887595. [Mapped feature: #637582 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 885 825 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887595
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tyneham 44
Record last edited
Jan 22 2024 4:53PM