Monument record MDO6850 - Medieval ditches, Hinchcliffe Close, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A small number of ditches, generally oriented NNW-SSE, were excavated in an area of land off Hinchcliffe Road in 1978. No coherent pattern was observed and most may date to the 13th-16th century.
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Full Description
A small number of ditches of possible medieval date were excavated by Poole Museum in evaluation trenches on land off Hinchcliffe Road, Hamworthy in 1978. Two ditches of probable 13th-15th century date were found in Trench 1 to the north and two other possibly medieval ditches were found in Trench 3 to the south. (1)
The ditches were oriented in a NNW-SSE or NW-SE direction, but no coherent pattern could be observed. The function of these ditches is unclear; some may be boundary ditches and others may be for drainage.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO79 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1981. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979. 101. 139.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9965 9074 (89m by 107m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 455 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 21
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:16PM