Monument record MWX388 - Burials and storage pits from the vicinity of Silklake Quarries, Easton, Portland
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Summary
Two burials observed during quarrying in 1932-3 were described as stone-lined cists containing skeletons. Near by were three features described as 'dene holes' lined with closely-packed flints, probably storage pits. No dating evidence was noted.
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Full Description
Sited to within about 20 yards. Two complete skeletons in 2 stone lined cists separated by a few yards. There was no pottery and the top of the cists were about 4ft below the surface of the ground. I noted no other details. The finds which were not reported were made in 1932-3. A few yards away were 3 deneholes lined with small closely packed flints. They had a diameter of about 4ft 6 at the bottom rising to a small opening at the top about 3ft 6 high. They were completely empty. <1>
The area is quarried out. There were no surface finds or traces of antiquity. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69880 71610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 294
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451716
Record last edited
Jan 1 2024 7:54AM