Monument record MWX2922 - Ditch at 1 Farm Cottages, Brownsea Island
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Summary
The profile of a ditch was recorded during archaeological monitoring of the building of an extension in 1996. No evidence to date the ditch was found.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A shallow ditch observed during building of an extension. Noted in section of footing trench only. Several medieval burials had been recorded nearby in 1974 and 1979. A fragment of skull was found in the filling of the ditch, but it could not be identified further and no dating evidence was found. No evidence for graves was observed. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8464 Unpublished document: Cottrell, T. 1996. Archaeological Observations During the Excavation of Footing Trenches for an Extension to No. 1, Farm Cottages, Brownsea Island, Dorset (NGR SZ0286 8762).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0286 8761 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 102
Record last edited
May 18 2017 11:05AM