SDO12374 - Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset |
| Author/Originator | Gent, T H |
| Date/Year | 1994 |
| Exeter Archaeology | 94.52 |
Abstract/Summary
Report collates the known archaeological resource of the proposed exctraction area. The presence of important Lower Palaeolithic remains within the river gravels is noted and the later prehistoric, Roman, medieval and post-medieval potential of the site is summarised. The report highlights areas of information requiring further investigation and makes reccommendations for further stages of archaeological work.
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Description
Unpublished assessment report by the Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit for CAMAS UK Ltd, dated August 1994.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (14)
- MDO2680 Acheulian handaxe from Chard Junction, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2711 Bronze Age palstave, a surface find from fields at Goodsmore Coppice, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2685 Broome Pit, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2684 Deer Park, Thorncombe (Monument)
- MDO2708 Palaeolithic axe from Chard Junction quarry, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2710 Palaeolithic axe from Hodge Ditch, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2681 Palaeolithic axe, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2706 Palaeolithic chert axe and flakes from Chard Junction quarry, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2704 Palaeolithic flint axe from Chard Junction quarry, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2705 Palaeolithic flint axe from Chard Junction quarry, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO44654 Palaeolithic handaxes found at Hawkchurch, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2703 Palaeoliths from Westford Farm Quarry, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
- MDO2714 Pratt's Old and New Pits, quarries at Broom, Thorncombe (Monument)
- MDO2712 Roman pot and coins found at Westford Park Farm, Thorncombe (Find Spot)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO5610 Proposed extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe; desk-based assessment 1994
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