Find Spot record MWX2773 - Wooden bowl, Charmouth
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Summary
A 12th -century wooden bowl recovered from wood and clay deposits at Charmouth.
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Full Description
In 1979, the River Char flooded and the scour exposed a deposit of preserved wood in clay on the western side of the mouth of the river. Up to 1 m of clay deposits with wood were found as well as a complete wooden bowl. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1180 Article in serial: 1984. 'A 12th Century Wooden Bowl from the 'Submerged Forest' at Charmouth'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 106. p160. Illus..
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 364 929 (point) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Charmouth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 015
Record last edited
Feb 2 2015 5:00PM