Monument record MWX2979 - Field system, Creech Farm, Steeple
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Summary
Excavation examined extant earthwork and noted sub-surface ditches, interpreted as field boundaries. A buried soil containing Iron Age pottery was recorded.
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Full Description
Excavation examined extant earthwork and noted sub-surface ditches containing Romano-British pottery, interpreted as field boundaries. A buried soil containing Iron Age pottery was recorded.
The earthwork was interpreted as being 'barrier' rather than a boundary, perhaps being constructed to separate the low lying waterlogged land parcel from the more useful farmland to the south and west. The earthwork was found to seal a buried soil horizon containing Romano-British pottery. It was thought most likely to have been constructed in the medieval period. No evidence of any previous settlement was noted.(1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8490 Unpublished document: Valentin J. 1999. An Archaeological Field Evaluation of a Proposed New Lagoon System Near West Creech Farm, Steeple Parish, Dorset..
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 895 823 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 018 041
Record last edited
May 8 2021 8:33AM