Monument record MDO5520 - Penny's Mead, Cranborne; Undated pit cluster
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Summary
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at Penny's Mead, Cranborne during 1987 in advance of housing development. Seven trenches were dug, and two revealed evidence of human activity in the form of five sub-circular pits, one of which contained a late Neolithic flint assemblage, three were unexcavated and another contained medieval pottery in its upper fill.
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Full Description
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at Penny's Mead, Cranborne during 1987 in advance of housing development. Seven trenches were dug, and two revealed evidence of human activity in the form of five sub-circular pits, one of which contained a late Neolithic flint assemblage, three were unexcavated and another contained medieval pottery in its upper fill.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO145 Unpublished document: Wilson, J and Chowne, P. 1987. Penny's Mead, Cranborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation. 3-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 058 132 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 005 056 B
Record last edited
Feb 16 2009 12:00PM