Monument record MDO946 - The Bend, Compton Valence
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Summary
Romano-British material, including slag and pottery, has been recovered from this area as surface finds and during excavation. Excavations by Bill Putnam in 1991 revealed a ditch and a small hollow, and it is thought that this feature was used as a rubbish dump.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1966, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965, 81-83 (Serial). SDO65.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1966, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965, 81-83 (Serial). SDO65.
<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1992, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991, 173 (Serial). SDO91.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 81-83.
- <1> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 81-83.
- <2> SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 173.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5763 9369 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Valence; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 038 018
Record last edited
Dec 31 2013 11:35AM
