Monument record MWX400 - Dene holes
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Summary
Dene holes of uncertain date containing querns and Roman pottery.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In 1880 a number of structures were found during quarrying operations. These are variously called dene-holes and beehive chambers They were cut out of the rock, were from 8 to 10 ft deep and of similar diameter at the bottom. A small aperture in the top, just below soil level was about 16ins in diameter. A quantity of carbonised wheat seems to have been found in these structures (1) (2).
These dene-holes or beehive huts were noticed by MR WALLIS in fragment of Ro pottery was also found in one of the structures, which were probably storage pits. (3).
Judged by the date these dene-holes would have been found in KM SY 6872. (4)
KM 6872 has been almost entirely quarried out, There were no surface finds or trace of antiquity. (5)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX2078 Unpublished document: Wrottesley H E. 1934. Settlement on the Isle of Portland Mss Settlement on the Isle of Portland Mss Geog Trips. Univ of CAMBRIDGE 1934 (H E Wrottesley) Wrottesley.
- <2> SWX2079 (No record type): Externally held archive reference Diagrammatic Display Card Dorset. Co Museum.
- <3> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. p32-45.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 03-JUN-55.
- <4.1> SWX1998 Verbal communication: Sansome. 1955. Oral: Mr Sansome 3.6.55 Manager Bath and Portland stone Firms.
- <5> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451776.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68000 72000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 306
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451776
Record last edited
Jan 1 2024 8:23AM