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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Type and Period (1)
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. <1>
<1> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 11-DEC-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454840 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Finds (1)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7727 9405 (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 26 2023 3:32PM
