Monument record MDO7611 - 84-90 East Street (Abbots Cottages) Corfe Castle; earthwork bank or lynchet
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Summary
No archaeological artefacts were recovered from within or below a bank at the southern end of the site. The feature appears to represent a soil build up (positive lynchet) which is likely to have resulted from ploughing either side of a former property boundary. No ditch or evidence for bank structure was observed in association with the feature.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
No archaeological artefacts were recovered from within or below a bank at the southern end of the site meaning that it was not possible to provide a date for it. It seems to be composed of very dark brown humic clay topsoil containing occasional flint gravel and limestone pebbles. The feature appears to represent a soil build up (positive lynchet) which is likely to have resulted from ploughing either side of a former property boundary. No ditch or evidence for bank structure was observed in association with the feature. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11340 Unpublished document: Cox P W, Cotton J and Papworth M. 1995. An archaeological field evaluation of a proposed housing development site between 84-90 East Street, Corfe Castle.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9620 8176 (8m by 19m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 346 B
Record last edited
Oct 20 2010 3:33AM