Find Spot record MWX3435 - Preston Sewerage Works, Preston, Weymouth
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Summary
Excavation of a small sample area on part of the proposed route of a water main in 2002 revealed two linear features and a possible pit, all containing material of post-medieval or modern date as well as finds of Mesolithic, Romano-British and Medieval date. The excavators interpreted these as suggesting potentially early general Mesolithic and Romano-British activity along the riverbank.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
No significant archaeological features or deposits were observed. Residual finds recovered dated from Mesolithic to Post-Medieval Horizons. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8448 Unpublished document: Every, R. 2002. Preston Sewerage, Dorset. Archaeological Excavation Report.
Finds (8)
- VESSEL (Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD to 1900 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 2050 AD)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- SLING SHOT (Unknown date)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Unknown date)
- BURNT FLINT (Unknown date)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70320 82540 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 559
Record last edited
Apr 6 2023 2:47PM
