EDO5379 - All-weather games area, Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury; observations and recording 2004
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Location
Grid reference | Centred ST 8683 2243 (39m by 72m) |
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Map sheet | ST82SE |
Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AC archaeology
Date
March 2004
Description
An archaeological watching brief was carried out by AC archaeology during groundworks for an all-weather games area at Shaftesbury School (ST 868 223) during March 2004. The games area covered an area of approximately 0.2 ha, and is situated on ground which slopes gently to the south. Removal of topsoil onto natural (Upper Greensand) was monitored constantly. A mechanical excavator with a toothless bucket was used to remove the topsoil, which consisted of a dark greyish-brown silty clay to a depth of between 200mm and 300mm across the site.
Only modern drains were recorded. Small quantities of prehistoric worked flint and medieval pottery were recovered from the topsoil.
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Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 10:12AM