Find Spot record MWX3368 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields B and D, Civil War finds
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Summary
Musket balls, ceramics and clay pipes dating to civil war period. Other metal work includes coins, buttons, buckles, horse furniture, two spoons, three seals and a large number of 17th century traders' tokens.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
It is documented that Bestwall saw military activity during the civil war (1640-1644). Recovered musket balls, ceramics (with local ware predominating) and clay pipes from this period. Other metal work includes coins, buttons, buckles, horse furniture, two spoons, three seals and a large number of 17th century traders tokens (1).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (10)
- MUSKET BALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUTTON (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HARNESS FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- VESSEL (Stuart - 1642 AD to 1648 AD)
- SPOON (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SEAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- TOKEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 929 878 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 060
Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 4:32PM