SDO12363 - Archaeological Evaluation of Land North of Evershot, Dorset, in Advance of A37 Road Improvements.

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Type	Unpublished document
Title	Archaeological Evaluation of Land North of Evershot, Dorset, in Advance of A37 Road Improvements.
Author/Originator	Cox, P W
Date/Year	1994
AC archaeology

Abstract/Summary

The evaluation of two areas adjacent to the A37 was carried out by mechanically-excavated transects. Area 1, north of Holywell crossroads revealed a single prehistoric pit contining pottery, probably of Middle Bronze Age date, and a negative field lynchet indicative of former agricultural use of the area. No finds or deposits were revealed in Area 2, near Stockwood.

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Description

Unpublished report by AC Archaeology.

Location

Dorset Historic Environment Record

Referenced Monuments (2)

MDO1654 Lynchet north of Holywell Crossroads, Melbury Bubb (Monument)
MDO1653 Pit north of Holywell Crossroads, Melbury Bubb (Monument)

Referenced Events (2)

EDO7120 A37 road improvements north of Evershot near Holywell crossroads (Area 1); evaluation 1992
EDO5592 A37 road improvements north of Evershot near Stockwood (Area 2); evaluation 1992

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