Find Spot record MDO8138 - Medieval finds at 15 Church Lane, Wareham

In 1953 a trial pit revealed finds going back to the 11th century. No stratigraphy was observed, though there appears to be a progression in age of reported finds with depth.

In 1953 a trial pit revealed finds going back to the 11th century. The finds included 12th to 15th century pottery, a spindle-whorl of soft stone , part of a whetstone, metal objects and iron slag, and bone and oyster shell. The pit was dug down to the gravel, the soil consisted of a dark humic earth without noticeable stratification down to 8 and a half ft. After that it became brownish before reaching the gravel. A coarse pottery sherd was the only find retrieved from the brownish soil. The finds were kept by Mr Daler the owner of 15 Church Lane. (1)

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Feb 1 2018 9:54AM