Monument record MDO28175 - Wall footing, St James's Close, Poole

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Summary

An undated chalk and limestone L-shaped wall footing was revealed during excavations to the north of St James's Close.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

SZ 00829046: Excavations carried out north of St James' Church in 1973 produced pottery and food refuse dating from the 13th century until the 18th century. It is thought, due to the close proximity to the church, that this site may represent a priests' house or oratory. <1>

Excavations to the north of St James's Close undertaken by Poole Museum in 1974 revealed an undated chalk and limestone L-shaped wall footing. <2>


<1> Dowdell, G, 1974, lnterim Note on Archaeological Discoveries in Poole, Dorset, 1973-74, p63 (Article in serial). SWX3765.

<2> Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis, 1992, Excavations in Poole 1973-1983, p20-21 (Monograph). SWX3766.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 888460 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: Dowdell, G. 1974. lnterim Note on Archaeological Discoveries in Poole, Dorset, 1973-74. Vol 96. p63.
  • <2> Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. p20-21.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888460.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0082 9046 (2m by 2m)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO28173
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 65

Record last edited

Aug 29 2024 3:35PM

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