Monument record MDO8122 - Iron Age ditch, Tinkers Lane, Wareham
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Summary
A feature thought to be a pit or part of a ditch was excavated in 1953. The filling contained Iron Age pottery and pieces of worked shale.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A ditch or pit reported as being around 5 feet deep was discovered and excavated in Tinkers Lane in 1953. It contained Iron Age C pottery similar to that found by Mr Burr at Stoborough (SY 98 NW 14) and pieces of worked shale. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 82-85.
- <2> SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 148-150.
- <3> 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. 614.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92070 87490 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 085 D
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 59
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wareham 85
Record last edited
Jul 16 2020 2:22PM
