SDO12238 - Sherrings Green Close, Puddletown, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation: Phase 2

A second phase of evaluation excavation was undertaken at Sherrings Green Close, Blandford Road, Puddletown. In order to evaluate possible prehistoric features discovered in the southern half of the site during the first phase. Two further trenches were excavated. The archaeological remains were extremely difficult to define and understand. Two major groups of possible prehistoric features were revealed. These appeared to suggest that there was a circular monument, possibly a round barrow or small henge, defined by flat-bottomed ditches in the southeastern part of the field. This monument appears to have become incorporated into the corner of a possible Middle Bronze Age enclosure. A medieval field boundary ran north/south across the western part of the site, the precursor to the existing earthwork bank. It may have formed the eastern side of a drove road. Traces of flint gravel road metalling were discovered.