Monument record MWX2826 - Abbots Cottages, Corfe Castle: Ditch
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Summary
NW-SE aligned ditch. 0.3m deep at max. around 20m long known length, though full extent not clear. Finds also included charcoal flecks, burnt limestone & oyster shell.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NW-SE aligned ditch represented by two excavated sections F105 and F106. 0.3m deep at max. around 20m long known length, though full extent not clear. Finds from F105 included charcoal flecks, burnt limestone, oyster shell and two sherds of 12th-14th century pottery. (1)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO11338 Article in serial: Mcmahon, P. 1998. Corfe Castle, Abbots Cottages, East Street; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
- <1> SWX8194 Unpublished document: Mcmahon P A and Leach S. 1997. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Phase 2, Abbots Cottages, Corfe Castle, Dorset..
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 962 817 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 364
Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 10:17AM