Monument record MWX3251 - Late Bronze Age Urned cremation, Hengistbury Head
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age urned cremation burial was found during an evaluation excavation by Wessex Archaeology in 2001. The Late Bronze Age urn containing cremated human bone was found just below the ploughsoil. Another similar urn was found nearby in a small scoop, but no cremated bone was found.
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Full Description
A Late Bronze Age urned cremation burial and possibly one other were found during an evaluation excavation by Wessex Archaeology in 2001. A Late Bronze Age urn containing cremated human bone was found just below the ploughsoil. The upper part of the vessel had been ploughed away. No visible grave cut was identified. Another urn, this one inverted, was found nearby in a small scoop, but no cremated bone was found. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8626 Unpublished document: Harding, P. 2001. Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education and Field Studies Centre, Results of a Geophysical Survey and an Archaeological Evaluation. 5.
Finds (3)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 164 912 (12m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 12 2023 7:23PM