Monument record MWX3272 - Late Neolithic Pits, Ridgeway Hill
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Summary
Two Late Neolithic pits discovered in trial trench excavated on Ridgeway Hill in advance of A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth road improvements.
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Full Description
Pits located on crest of ridge apparently containing upright posts packed with chalk rubble incorporating finds derived from midden but not simply a rubbish pit, associations with ritual suggested. Pits themselves contained sherds of Grooved Ware pottery, pieces of worked flint, animal bone, marine shells and worked chalk lump. Burial of polecat in pit 2230. Pit 2230 1.5m diameter and 0.9m deep, pit 2232 1.1m diameter and 0.8m deep
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWX8614 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P and Smith, R. 1994. A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements, Archaeological Field Evaluation - Trial Trenching.
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 67600 87300 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 8 2013 3:40PM
