Monument record MDO28127 - Roman ditch, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A small early Roman ditch, aligned NNW-SSE, was found during a watching brief at 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy. It contained some 1st century AD Roman pottery.
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Full Description
A ditch (ditch 107), oriented roughly NNW-SSE, was found during a watching brief carried out by Terrain Archaeology to the rear of 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, in 2004. The ditch was about 1.5 m wide and 0.6 m deep and was filled with yellowish brown clayey sand. It contained a small quantity of 1st century AD Roman pottery and some briquetage. The ditch was on the same alignment as the large early Roman ditches found nearby at Shapwick Road.
Bellamy, P, 2004, New Extension, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole. Archaeological Observations and Recording, September 2004 (Unpublished document). SDO12285.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO12285 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2004. New Extension, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole. Archaeological Observations and Recording, September 2004.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0027 9028 (1m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2012 2:00AM
