EDO6369 - BO428 Kingston Russell Water Treatment Works, Winterbourne Abbas; observations and recording 2012
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5890 9061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Littlebredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Context One Archaeological Services
Date
2012
Description
Observations and recording during groundworks relating to the proposed construction of new observation boreholes associated with the water treatment works. Five test pits were excavated, four entirely by hand. Test pits 1 to 3 were squares measuring approximately 0.50m by 0.50m and varying in depth between around 0.40m and 0.70m. Test pits 4 and 5 were extended to 1.35m by 0.80m and 1.75m by 0.65m with respective depths of approximately 0.40m and 1.10m. Test pit 5 was excavated by machine under archaeological supervision into natural chalk.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO14084 Unpublished document: Tabor, R. 2012. BO428: Water Treatment Works, Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset. An Archaeological Watching Brief.
- <2> SDO16328 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2013. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2012. 134. 161.
- <3> SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1621899.
Record last edited
Dec 22 2020 5:48PM
