Monument record MWX2808 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field B, Prehistoric/Roman Pit
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Summary
Pit containing ten layers of mixed flint and stone and a large triangular piece of Purbeck stone
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large triangular shaped piece of Purbeck stone and ten layers of mixed flint (81 pieces) and stone (31 pieces) in pit 0.26m deep, excavated in field B during phase 2. Hearthstone and oyster shells were also recovered and near the top of the pit was a large fragment of butchered bone (1)
<1> Ladle L, 1993, Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project, Phase 2 - 1993 (Unpublished document). SWX8520.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8520 Unpublished document: Ladle L. 1993. Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project, Phase 2 - 1993.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92868 87912 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 054
Record last edited
Dec 17 2003 1:08PM
