Monument record MWX3357 - Buried soil, Portland Castle, Portland

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Summary

Clean, sterile, clay deposit containing traces of iron panning.

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Layer revealed during watching brief at Portland Castle. Clean, sterile, clay deposit containing traces of iron panning and seals a Roman plough layer (find spot WX3354). Appears to have accumulated over considerable period of time. Remained intact until 17th century when demolition deposit dumped on top.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Stewart Brown Associates. 2000. Portland Castle 2000; Contemporary Heritage Gardens Scheme: Three Archaeological Evaluation Trenches.

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Location

Grid reference SY 68460 74349 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 254

Record last edited

Dec 16 2013 12:44PM

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