Monument record MDO6176 - Iron Age settlement at Heron Grove, Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
Archaeological evaluation of a site proposed for gravel extraction revealed a concentration of features including post holes, pits and spreads of occupation material, interpreted as a probable late Bronze Age / early Iron Age settlement. Excavations in 1994 revealed two circular post-built structures and numerous pits. Pottery from these features was of early Iron Age date.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO12655 Unpublished document: Valentin, J. 1994. An early Iron Age hilltop settlement at Heron Grove, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. An interim report..
- --- SDO13899 Unpublished document: Cox, P W. 1993. The archaeological evaluation of three areas of proposed gravel extraction adjacent to Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. Part two: Area B.
- <1> SDO12652 Unpublished document: Cox, P W. 1993. The archaeological evaluation of three areas of proposed gravel extraction adjacent to Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset.
- <2> SDO12653 Unpublished document: Valentin, J and Dodd, J. 1993. The archaeological evaluation of three areas of proposed gravel extraction adjacent to Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. Part three: Area C.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Event - Intervention: Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall (Area B, also known as Heron Grove); additional evaluation trenches 1993 (EDO5735)
- Event - Intervention: Heron Grove near Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall; excavation 1994 (EDO5736)
- Event - Intervention: Land adjacent to Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall (Area B, also known as Heron Grove); evaluation 1993 (EDO5733)
- Event - Intervention: Land adjacent to Henbury Pit, Sturminster Marshall (Area C, also known as Heron Grove); evaluation 1993 (EDO5734)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9575 9777 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 068
Record last edited
Nov 21 2014 1:44PM
