Find Spot record MDO5420 - Verwood pottery sherds, Pinhorn Nurseries, Alderholt

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Summary

Verwood type pottery sherds, including wasters, of eighteenth and nineteenth century date were found during an archaeological evaluation by Southern Archaeological Services in 1994.

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Full Description

The wasters indicate a possible kiln site, part of the Verwood potteries, operating within the immediate locality. No insitu kiln structures or associated features were noted. <1> <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Higgins, P. 1994. Report on Archaeological Evaluation at Pinhorn Nurseries, Hillbury Road, Alderholt, Dorset.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 123.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1300854.

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Location

Grid reference SU 1240 1297 (point)
Map sheet SU11SW
Civil Parish Alderholt; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 001 035
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 11 SW 74
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1300854

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Nov 9 2021 4:49PM

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