Monument record MDO6179 - Ditch or scoop of unknown date, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
Observations in 1991 during construction of the Wessex Water Sturminster Marshall to Blandford St Mary water main included a ditch, approximately 0.6 metre deep and located close to Spetisbury Rings. No finds were recovered and the feature remains undated.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Hearne, C M, 1991, Sturminster Marshall to Blandford St Mary Main. Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SDO205.
'… Plot 5 - Ditch/scoop 27 … aligned east-west, rounded sides and base, 600m deep. No finds.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO205 Unpublished document: Hearne, C M. 1991. Sturminster Marshall to Blandford St Mary Main. Archaeological Watching Brief.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9268 0135 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 071
Record last edited
May 7 2020 12:53PM
