Monument record MDO6924 - Neolithic pit cluster, Knighton Farm, Poole

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Neolithic pit cluster and scrapes containing flint blades and pottery.

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SZ 04 97. An extensive area of settlement spanning the Neolithic to Romano-British periods has been excavated, prior to gravel extraction, at Moortown Aerodrome in the Stow valley. The Neolithic period is represented by numerous pits and scoops, and activity area containing narrow-blade flintwork. (1-6)

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 114.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1986. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985. 107. 163.
  • <3> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 181.
  • <4> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 124-5.
  • <5> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 142.
  • <6> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 105.
  • <7> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888333.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0450 9749 (point)
Map sheet SZ09NW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 504

Record last edited

Dec 4 2023 3:53PM

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