Monument record MDO50210 - Iron Age enclosure, Broadmayne
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation in 2022 of a site proposed for development revealed ditches in a trench (Trench 9) positioned to investigate an anomaly in a geophysical survey. This filling of the ditches contained sherds of Iron Age pottery, and the feature was interpreted as a double-ditched D-shaped enclosure of Iron Age date, likely to be a small defended settlement. A flint assemblage recovered from the filling of the ditches had Neolithic to early Bronze Age characteristics, suggesting activity in the area at this earlier date.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Gurney, George, 2022, Land at Broadmayne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SDO21405.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO21405 Unpublished document: Gurney, George. 2022. Land at Broadmayne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report. [Mapped feature: #642342 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7237 8663 (75m by 78m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Broadmayne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 11:43AM
