Monument record MDO6236 - Iron Age occupation, West Parley
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Summary
During re-cutting of a pond in 1929 several pits were observed and investigated. Iron Age pottery was recovered from the pits and they were interpreted as a settlement, though no direct evidence of houses was noted.
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Full Description
A section of pit dwelling and fragments of pottery were found in 1929 by Mr. T. Dayrell-Reed of Wood Town Farm, West Parley, while cleaning out a pond. The pottery was of Hallstatt type of the 6th-5th century BC; animal bones and flints were also found. The pit was a double one having a wall or partition between the two "rooms". Traces of three other pits were seen in the bed of the pond. <2-3>
Correct siting SZ 09149773. The finds are all in Dorset County Museum. The pond still exists. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1971.
- <2> SDO12554 Article in serial: Drew, C D. 1929. Early Iron Age Site at West Parley; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 232-236.
- <3> SDO34 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1931. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1930. 52. 19.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 25-NOV-55.
- <4.1> SDO17297 Verbal communication: Dayrell Reed, T. Oral: T Dayrell-Reed, Wood Town Farm, West Parley. 25.11.55.
- <5> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 76.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457836.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0914 9773 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | West Parley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 024 018
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 52
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457836
Record last edited
Feb 28 2023 2:45PM