Find Spot record MDO8527 - Bronze Age pottery found along north side of Broadway, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A number of Bronze Age pottery sherds including Beaker, food vessel and barrel or bucket urns were found along the north side of Broadway in 1935.
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Full Description
Early Bronze Age pottery was found about 0.45m below the surface along the north side of Broadway in 1935. The finds consisted of plain food vessel with a 'cup' or lid; 'B' Beaker sherds; 12 sherds of rusticated stab-ware and two LBA barrel or bucket urns. <1-2>
Area under plough. Nothing relevant noted and there is no knowledge of subsequent finds in the immediate vicinity. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX2587 Map: Calkin, J B. 1949. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949).
- <2> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. p146.
- <3> SWX2704 Unpublished document: Wardale, C F. Various. Field Investigators Comments CFW. F1 CFW 27-MAR-69.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458633.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1644 9113 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 080
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458633
Record last edited
Feb 9 2024 4:38PM