Monument record MDO6253 - Pit, Grammar School Lane, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Four pits were recorded during development of the site for domestic housing. The largest pit, in the centre of the site, was some four metres in diameter. Its fill deposit consisted of a fine black soil with oyster shell, bone and charcoal, and one piece of late medieval roof tile, all sealed by a layer of dirty gravel, possibly representing upcast from an adjacent pit. Two other smaller pits had similar fillings.
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Full Description
Early medieval features were recorded in an adjacent area to the west, but not on this site. This lack of evidence for medieval structures on the site would tend to indicate that the area was in a 'backland' location, well behind prinicipal street frontages. No ditched boundaries were identified to enable any conclusions to be drawn about the relationship of this area to the developed town plan.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO85 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1986. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985. 107. 171.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0095 9985 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 7 2020 3:56PM