Monument record MWX3346 - Portland: Early Neolithic house and hearth, Land off Reap Lane, Southwell
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Summary
A rectangular post-built structure, with evidence of some internal divisions.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Circular feature c. 0.9m in diameter with steep sides and a slightly rounded base 0.2m deep. Clay in base of feature was discoloured and partially burnt. Contained a small quantity of chert flakes, many of them burnt, some burnt stone and a number of burnt hazelnuts. Interpreted as a hearth (1)
No secure dating evidence from hearth but presumed to be of Early Neolithic date since it lies within a concentration of Early Neolithic flint and chert (2)
Presence of concentration of Early Neolithic worked flint and chert associated with a hearth (3)
A rectangular post-built structure with evidence for some internal divisions, a small pit hearth was found outside the building, no contemporary floors or occupation layers were discovered and very few artefacts were recovered. Suggested these are the remains of a Neolithic house (4)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO11605 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2001. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2000. 122. 163-4.
- <1> SWX8562 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset; Archaeological Evaluation, Interim Statement.
- <2> SWX8577 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land Off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Archaeological Evaluation.
- <3> SWX8564 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 1999. Land off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Archaeological Evaluation; Stage 2.
- <4> SWX8559 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2000. Land Off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Interim Report on the Excavation of Area 4.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 682 702 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 246
Record last edited
Jul 10 2017 2:15PM