Monument record MWX402 - Dene hole, Portland
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Summary
An underground pit recorded in the Victorian period, and described as a 'dene hole'. Probably a storage pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A walk of a few yards from the ancient grave (Dorset 58NE) brought the members to a Dene hole or prehistoric underground hut. A previous one had been destroyed by a quarry (Not necessarily in the same area). They may have been used for storing grain. (1)
No further information was obtained upon this site during field investigation. It seems almost certainly to have been on DORSET 58SE (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX2083 Article in serial: Moule, H J. 1891. Notes on Stone Implements in the Dorset County Museum. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 12. 12. p19-20.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451788.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 72000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 308
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451788
Record last edited
Jan 1 2024 8:26AM