Monument record MDO8169 - Medieval soil and pottery at Bells' Orchard, Wareham
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Summary
During evaluations carried out in 1986, post-medieval pottery and then medieval pottery were found in what is thought to be a medieval soil horizon.
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Full Description
During evaluations carried out in 1986, post medieval pottery and then medieval pottery in what is thought to be a medieval soil horizon were found. A trench 10m square was excavated and it revealed a black soil up to 0.8m deep, this contained almost exclusively post Medieval pottery, towards the base of the soil a differentiation in soil colour and a quantity of late to 14th century pottery was revealed, two postholes were cut into this lower horizon. (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9249 8764 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 112
Record last edited
Apr 3 2021 3:04PM