Monument record MDO8768 - Bronze Age cremation burial, Christchurch
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A Bronze Age fragmented pottery urn and a cremation burial found in 1989 during the building of a new Sainsbury's store. The urn was discovered inverted in the earth after the removal of the topsoil.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Bronze Age fragmented pottery urn and a cremation, which was found by a member of the construction staff building a new Sainsbury's store at Christchurch, in the summer of 1989. He reported that it was revealed by removal of topsoil - about 300mm thick - which removed the base of the urn, since it was inverted. It has a rim diameter of 260mm and is presently in the possession of Poole Museum Services (2/91). Pers. Comm. Dai Watkins, Poole Museums Service 2/91. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13012 Verbal communication: Watkins D R. 1991. Bronze Age Cremation, Christchurch.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 183 938 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 085
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 3:32PM