Monument record MDO6170 - Neolithic settlement, Walnut Tree Field, Sturminster Marshall

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Summary

Evidence of settlement dating from Mesolithic/ earlier Neolithic and later Neolithic/ early Bronze age date, the later flintwork coming from pits, postholes and gullies belonging to an extensive settlement beside the River Stour. Also medieval boundary ditches dating to 12th-13th century and possibly building foundations dated to 14th century.

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 170.

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Location

Grid reference ST 950 004 (point)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Sturminster Marshall; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Scheduled Monument 21903

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 065 C

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Sep 2 2021 2:40PM

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