Monument record MDO7510 - Oyster shell midden, Cleavel Point, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Oyster shell midden on the tip of Cleavel Point, probably medieval or later in date.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A fairly extensive shell midden of mostly oyster shell lying along the foreshore at the extreme tip of Cleavel Point on the Ower peninsula . A brief examination of the exposure in 1958 suggested two shell layers, separated by a layer of dark sandy earth including some traces of coal. Two very small scraps of medieval pottery were found under the lower shell layer suggesting the midden is medieval or later in date. <1>
Deposit about 20m N-S buried 0.2 to 0.6m deep, situated on the east side of the beach, near an iron post. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO61 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1962. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961. 83. 116.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 597-8.
- <3> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 570.
- <4> SWX2891 Unpublished document: Welsh T C. 1988. Letter, Dr TC Welsh.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457516.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0038 8595 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 227 D
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 262
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457516
- Previous Historic Environment Record identifier: MDO39300
Record last edited
Apr 22 2023 6:51AM
