Monument record MDO8418 - Late Bronze Age pit or cist, Swanworth Quarry, Worth Matravers
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Summary
Observations during soil stripping to the south of Swanworth Quarry in 1983 revealed a stone-lined pit or cist. Part of the lining of the pit survived in the form of several dressed limestone blocks, and its filling contained a quantity of pottery, quartzite hammerstone and animal bone. The excavators noted that the pottery was found in discrete blocks and might represent a number of vessels.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO86 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 174.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 979 783 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 028 063
Record last edited
Apr 3 2014 2:51PM
