Monument record MDO8351 - Iron Age burial, Bovington Camp, Wool
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Summary
A pottery bowl of Durotrigian type found in 1962, interpreted as a possible inhumation burial.
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Full Description
SY 83218911 "Bovington Camp. A Durotrigian pot, probably from an inhumation burial, was found in 1962 at about 150ft on the crest on the low ridge of Bagshot Beds occupied by the permanent military camp. The vessel, a bowl of Brailsford's Durotrigian class 2 (in D.C.M.), was found in pieces about 3 ft
below the surface in laying electric cable to the junior ranks club." <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 110-111.
- <2> 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. 620.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455340.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8321 8911 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Wool; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 027 051
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NW 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455340
Record last edited
Jun 17 2024 4:07PM