Find Spot record MDO5505 - Roman pottery found near Castle Hill, Cranborne

Fragments of Roman pottery found in a roadside bank at some time before 1872. Antiquarian reports suggest various kinds of pottery, black and grey, and part of a white patera.

In the bank by the roadside, Warne found various kinds of Roman pottery, black and grey, and part of a white patera. <1>

A pond-like hollow surrounded by trees is situated at SU 05651271. It has a diameter of 9.5 metres, and a depth of 1.6 metres, and is damp at the bottom. Although no finds were made, this appeared to be the only site which would fit Warne's description.<2>

<1> Warne, C, 1872, Ancient Dorset (2nd Edition), 252 (Monograph). SWX1971.

<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 21-MAY-1954 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<3> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1975, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East), 15 (Monograph). SDO129.

'… also at Castle Hill (Hutchins III, 381), and near West Blagdon (ibid., 385). The last-named site may be identical with (34).'

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 213657 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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Aug 16 2022 4:26PM