EWX1969 - Shapwick Road, Hamworthy, Poole: Phase 2 Drainage Works; excavation and watching brief 2000

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 00005 90256 (267m by 94m)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Terrain Archaeology

Date

2000

Description

Excavation and watching briefs in advance of storm drain and sewer construction on the former Pilkington Tile site. Double ditches probably associated with the early Roman military supply base for the fortress at Lake Farm were revealed, along with evidence for 1st century salt production.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Bellamy, P and Pearce, P. 2001. Shapwick Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Interim Report on Archaeological Observations and Recording during Phase 2 Drainage Works.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2001. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2000. 122. 164.

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Dec 4 2020 8:43AM

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