Monument record MDO47874 - Hut circle on Askerswell Down, Litton Cheney
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Summary
During excavations of spoil heaps a circular ditch and bank was discovered. The interior was badly quarried but may be the remains of an Iron Age hut circle. Secondary ditch silts contained Iron Age and Roman sherds.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
SY55129182. While excavating the spoil heaps a circular ditch and bank, 60 feet in diameter, was discovered beneath the heap. The interior was badly quarried, but may be the remains of an Iron Age hut circle. The secondary ditch silts contained Iron Age B, or C, and Roman pottery. (1,2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO56 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1957. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1956. 78. 84.
- <2> SDO20577 Article in serial: Wacher, J. 1959. Litton Cheney Excavations 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 80. 160-177.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884760. [Mapped feature: #637687 ]
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5512 9182 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 78
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884760
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 2:39PM