Monument record MWX3642 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field H, Mesolithic pit

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Summary

Large sub circular pit cut into the natural gravels in field H

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Large sub circular pit 3.5m in diameter and 0.75m deep was cut into the natural gravels in Field H. 59 kilos of burnt flint and quantities of worked flint retrieved from the pit (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2000. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1999. 121. 153.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Ladle, L. 2000. Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Phase 8 - 1999.

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Location

Grid reference SY 93489 87870 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham Town; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 074

Record last edited

Jul 10 2017 10:47AM

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