Find Spot record MWX2843 - Medieval ceramic building materials, Tithe Barn, Mill Farm, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Topsoil stripping during construction of footpath recovered 'moderate quantities of ceramic building materials' of medieval date. A small assemblage of worked flint and chert was also recovered, dated broadly to the Neolithic period.
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Full Description
Topsoil stripping during construction of footpath recovered 'moderate quantities of ceramic building materials' . Some of this material was found to be Medieval in date. A small assemblage of worked flint and chert was also recovered, dated broadly to the Neolithic period. However, 'ample modern contamination' was also observed during the watching brief, suggesting none of the material was derived from primary contexts. Monitoring of the drainage ditch further demonstrated that area of the site had also been impacted in the recent past by intrusive groundworks. No significant archaeological features of deposits were encountered. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8299 Unpublished document: Mcmahon P. 1997. An Archaeological Watching Brief at the Tithe Barn / Mill Farm, Abbotsbury, Dorset..
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5780 8501 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 115
Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 4:31PM