Monument record MDO6246 - Medieval rubbish pits, land between the Minster and Cornmarket, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Excavations between the Minster Church and the Corn Market and observations during the construction of a new churchyard wall, revealed rubbish pits of 13th-century date.
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Full Description
C13th pits and structures, and C16th stone buildings were located on the Corn Market frontage during excavations carried out between 1978-80. A continuous series of undated heathstone and flint walls were found beneath the Minster churchyard. This series was situated below the present level of the churchyard. There were also evidence of pre-C13th post-structures.
A series of medieval pits (Pits 67, 71 and 83) were found adjacent to the Cornmarket frontage; these were rubbish pits of thirteenth-century date. One pit (Pit 67) was filled with layers of ash and burnt oxidised soils, and the excavators suggested that this material may have been waste from nearby fires, ovens or kilns. This and another pit (Pit 71) had been recut. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO79 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1981. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979. 101. 142-143.
- <2> SDO11589 Article in serial: Woodward P J. 1983. Wimborne Minster, Dorset - Excavations in the Town Centre 1975-80; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 105. 57-74.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888374.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0088 9996 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 025 085
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 77
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888374
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 12:29PM
