EDO5691 - Shipwright's Arms, Hamworthy, Poole (PM32); borehole survey 1983

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0076 9019 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole Museum

Date

1983?

Description

A borehole through the foundations of the Shipwright's Arms, Hamworthy in about 1983, revealed an oyster midden 3.4 m thick. This was dated to the 10th - 11th century by radiocarbon dating. Study of the oysters revealed knife marks and other indications that it was a deliberate dump of processed oyster shells rather than a natural accumulation of shells.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 60-61.

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Dec 4 2020 9:01AM

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