Find Spot record MDO137 - Roman finds, Athelhampton
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Summary
Romano British pottery was found here when a trench was dug for a water main.
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Full Description
Centred at SY 7727 9405. In a trench dug for a water main, a number of coarse RB sherds were found in the upcast from the trench which was 0.4 metres deep. The finds extended for a distance of approximately 100m along the trench. There are no surface indications of habitation of an RB character in the field which is under pasture. (Swatridge 1954)
Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 454840 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Swatridge, G C, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator's Comments GCS, F1 GCS 11-DEC-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
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Finds (1)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7726 9404 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Athelhampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 005 006
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SE 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454840
Record last edited
Sep 2 2026 3:53PM
