Monument record MDO39127 - Enclosure, land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Two ditches recorded in the course of archaeological evaluation of a proposed development site in 2016. The ditches were similar in proportions with a U-shaped profile, and their relative positions suggested that they formed an enclosure. No dating evidence was found, but the enclosure is considered likely to be prehistoric.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Whelan, J, 2016, Archaeological Evaluation. Land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset (Phase II) (Unpublished document). SDO14890.
‘Two undated U-shaped ditches were located in close proximity to each other and may form two sides of a related enclosure/field system. Ditch 2103 was orientated west-east and measured 0.94m in width and was filled with 2104, grey/brown silt/sand. This feature appeared to terminate immediately before ditch 2105, which was aligned north-south and was filled with 2106, a grey/brown silt/sand.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14890 Unpublished document: Whelan, J. 2016. Archaeological Evaluation. Land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset (Phase II).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 03270 99580 (4m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 8 2016 5:24PM
