Monument record MWX3347 - Portland: Buried Soil, Land off Reap Lane, Southwell
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Summary
Traces of a buried soil found beneath a field wall.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A layer of brown clay with frequent charcoal flecks was exposed beneath a 0.4m thick layer of topsoil. The buried soils was up to 0.2m thick and was traced for a distance of 6m. Two pieces of worked chert were recovered from this soil. The buried soil was similar to a charcoal rich soil found beneath the colluvium about 50m to the north, the date of the soil is unknown.(1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8561 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2000. Land off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Report on the Archaeological observations of a new sewer.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 682 702 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 247
Record last edited
Oct 4 2007 10:30AM