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Monument MPM2014 - Prehistoric pit, east of Pigeon House Lane

Summary

Shallow prehistoric pit containing three fragments of Late Bronze Age pottery. Recorded during an archaeological evaluation in 2021.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Shallow prehistoric pit recorded in a trial trench during an archaeological evaluation in 2021. The pit had a diameter 0.67m and was 0.26m deep. The fill consisted of loose yellow-brown silty chalk with flint inclusions and contained three fragments of Late Bronze Age pottery.


Ward, Francesca, 2021, Archaeological Trial Trenching Evaluation and Recording Report: Fort Widley, Portsmouth (Unpublished document). SPM588.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM588 Unpublished document: Ward, Francesca. 2021. Archaeological Trial Trenching Evaluation and Recording Report: Fort Widley, Portsmouth.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

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Location

Grid reference SU 6511 0660 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM