Find Spot record MDO7541 - Iron Age or Roman shale working, Kingston Vale, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Several shale cores were found at Kingston Vale in 1855. The cores are of Iron Age or Romano-British date and are evidence of shale working in the area.
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Full Description
(Area centred SY 957806) Several Iron Age or Romano British shale cores found at Kingston Vale in approximately 1855. (Sited from Fig. 9 p.68). <2>
No further information. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8252 Monograph: Austen, J H. 1856. Purbeck Papers. 90.
- <2> SDO53 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1955. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1953. 75. 68-71.
- <3> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 539.
- <4> SDO17630 Unpublished document: Fletcher, Martin. Field investigator's comments MJF. Field Investigation 20-MAR-2003.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF00137.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456805.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9590 8080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 287
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456805
Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 7:02PM
