Monument record MDO7080 - Medieval saltworking site, Salterns Copse, Arne

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Evidence was found, near Saltern's Copse, for possible Medieval saltworking.

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Evidence was found, near Saltern's Copse, for possible Medieval saltworking north-west of Slepe Moor. This took the form of substantial tips of burnt clay, fuel ash slag and 12/13th century Medieval pottery. (1)

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  • --- Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 111.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Hearne, C M. 1988. Wytch Farm Oilfield Development, Infield Flowlines: Wellsite D to Gathering Station, Archaeological Assessment..

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Location

Grid reference SY 9616 8670 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 069 C

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Jun 4 2021 2:05PM

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