Monument record MDO6939 - Late Iron Age field system, Bearwood School, Wheelers Lane, Poole
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Summary
Traces of a probably Late Iron Age ditched field system and ditched trackway were discovered during evaluation excavation and watching briefs during construction of Bearwood Primary School in 1992-4.
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Full Description
Traces of a probably Late Iron Age ditched field system were recorded during evaluation excavation and watching briefs by Wessex Archaeology and Poole Museum during the construction of Bearwood Primary School in 1992-1994.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
The field system was defined by a series of shallow U-shaped ditches broadly aligned N-S, forming rectangular fields and with a ditched trackway running roughly E-W. Due to the nature of the groundworks, it was not possible to expose and plan all elements of this field system. The dating evidence comprised a single unstratified sherd of Late Iron Age pottery. (1) (3)
This field system is probably part of the same field system discovered at White's Pit, just to the west. (2)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8330 Unpublished document: Coe, D and Hearne, CM. 1992. Bearwood School, Wheelers Lane, Poole, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation..
- <2> SDO92 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1993. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1992. 114. 237.
- <3> SWX8307 Unpublished document: Collins, K W. 1993. Archaeological Assessment at Bearwood First School, Poole.
- <4> SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 161.
- <5> SDO94 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1995. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1994. 116. 131.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Medieval field system, Bearwood School, Wheelers Lane, Poole (Monument) (MDO6942)
- Parent of: Possible Late Bronze Age pit, Bearwood Primary School, Wheelers Lane, Poole (Monument) (MDO6943)
- Parent of: Romano British pit, Bearwood Junior School, Wheelers Lane, Poole (Monument) (MDO6944)
- Parent of: Romano-British field system, Bearwood School, Wheelers Lane, Poole (Monument) (MDO6940)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0451 9676 (107m by 82m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 512 A
Record last edited
Jan 7 2020 1:56PM