Monument record MDO48146 - Late Iron Age and Romano-British settlement, Parnham, Beaminster

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Summary

During excavations in 2023, a curvilinear ditch (containing fired clay), two ill defined linear features (possibly ditches), and an elongated pit feature were revealed in Trench 1. The curvilinear ditch had dimensions of approximately 6.3m x 1.7m, the linear features approximately 1.4 x 0.7m, and the pit approximately 1 x 0.3m. Settlement activity is suggested by the presence of domestic waste.

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Jones, Paul. Robinson, Steve, 2023, Land at Parnham House, Beaminster, Dorset: results of an archaeological trial trench evaluation (Unpublished document). SDO20738.

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  • ---XY Unpublished document: Jones, Paul. Robinson, Steve. 2023. Land at Parnham House, Beaminster, Dorset: results of an archaeological trial trench evaluation. [Mapped feature: #638040 ]

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Grid reference ST 4784 0070 (point)
Map sheet ST40SE
Civil Parish Beaminster; Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 9 2024 2:22PM

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