Monument record MWX3659 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field R, Iron Age and Roman ditch, pits, postholes and enclosure
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Summary
16 Iron Age features and 51 of Roman date excavated in Field R
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
16 Iron Age features comprising one short section of ditch, four pits (and five charcoal pits see WX3516), four scoops and three postholes. 51 Roman features comprising five linears, 14 pits (and 30 charcoal pits) and 12 post holes. Linear features followed the field system alignment noted in previous years (WX3565). In the SE corner of the field a length of sub circular ditch, and a second ditch without dating material on a similar alignment, may represent an enclosure centred on what is now Swineham Farm. Pits likely to be associated with small scale industrial activity (1)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (14)
- Part of: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age and Romano-British activity (Monument) (MWX748)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Charcoal Pits (Monument) (MWX3516)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field B and D Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3366)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field C, Iron Age and Roman linears, scoops and burnt flint (Monument) (MWX2809)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3617)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Late Iron Age or Roman enclosure (Monument) (MWX3611)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field G, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3636)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field H, Iron Age and Roman linears and pits (Monument) (MWX3654)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field N, Roman cremations and pits (Monument) (MWX3673)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field T, Roman inhumations, pits and quarry (Monument) (MWX3672)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field Z, Roman pottery production centre (Monument) (MWX3524)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields E and P, Iron Age pits (Monument) (MWX3570)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields J and T, Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3664)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age/Roman field system (Monument) (MWX3565)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 93488 88048 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| 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: 6 024 077
Record last edited
Jul 10 2017 10:47AM