Find Spot record MDO8411 - Bronze Age finds,Cherry Orchard, Harmans Cross, Worth Matravers
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Summary
A find made in 1949 of worked flints and early Bronze Age pottery in the front garden.
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Full Description
In 1949 worked flints and Early Bronze Age sherds - one of which was rusticated - were found in the front garden of a dutch-roofed house called Cherry Orchard on the south side of the Corfe Castle - Swanage Road. Mr. Duncan who owns and occupies Cherry Orchard pointed out the spot where the pottery and flints were found and it was surveyed at SY 99018019. The spot forms a cutting in front of the house. There were no surface finds. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 22-JUL-52.
- <1.1> SWX3444 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: J B Calkin, Virginia House, Langton Matravers.
- <2> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 536.
- <3> SDO14140 Unpublished document: Adam, N. 1995. Cherry Orchard, Harmans Cross, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456765.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9901 8020 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 028 056
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456765
Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 4:01PM