Find Spot record MDO7373 - Neolithic pottery from Hawk Post, East Creech, Church Knowle
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Summary
Fragments of probable Neolithic pottery were found in 1995 during an archaeological evaluation of a site proposed for clay extraction. The pottery did not appear to be associated with any archaeological features.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Cox, P W and Cotton, J, 1995, Archaeological Evaluation of an area of Proposed Ball Clay Extraction at Hawk Post, East Creech, Dorset. January 1995 (Unpublished document). SWX8495.
'In most areas examined there was evidence for archaeological deposits; this included subsoil features of probable Bronze Age date, including a ring ditch (possible ploughed-out barrow), and of the Late Iron Age and Romano-British periods. Finds of the early prehistoric period included fragments of probable Neolithic pottery, although not directly associated contemporaneous features. '
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8495 Unpublished document: Cox, P W and Cotton, J. 1995. Archaeological Evaluation of an area of Proposed Ball Clay Extraction at Hawk Post, East Creech, Dorset. January 1995.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9257 8298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 4 2021 10:59AM
