Monument record MDO7078 - Medieval occupation at Salterns Copse, Arne

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Summary

In 1989 geophysical survey for the Wytch Farm Oilfield development revealed a series of anomalies. Test pits dug to investigate these revealed complex soil profiles containing fired clay, slag and medieval pottery, waster pottery, interpreted as evidence of medieval salt making activity.

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OCCUPATION SITE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Full Description

Medieval occupation at Salterns Copse. Geophysical survey detected a series of anomalies across arable fields north of Slepe Moor. Trial pits showed a deep, humic soil build-up. Archaeological levels were recorded in the form of complex soil profiles containing fired clay, slag and medieval pottery. The unusually deep soil profile is directly associated with extensive archaeological activity. (1) Plot19/20

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SWX8184 Unpublished document: Cox, P W, and Hearne, C M. 1989. Wytch Farm Oilfield development. Infield Flowlines: Wellsite G - Gathering Station. Archaeological Assessment, February 1989.
<2> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 111.

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Part of: Medieval saltworking, Salterns Copse, Arne (Monument) (MDO7069)

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Location

Grid reference	SY 961 866 (point) Approximate
Map sheet	SY98NE
Civil Parish	Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 069 A

Record last edited

Aug 16 2021 12:07PM