Find Spot record MDO7592 - Roman pottery, West Hill, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A surface find of fragments of Romano-British pottery including New Forest ware and coarse wares.
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Full Description
A letter dated 22 September 1988 from Professor W H C Frend to R N R Peers of the Dorset County Museum reports the finding of thumb-impressed New Forest ware and some fragments of Romano-British coarse ware, including the top of a flanged bowl of grey fabric, in a newly-ploughed field on the eastern edge of West Hill.
Frend, W H C, 1988, Letter from Professor W H C Frend to R N R Peers, dated 22 September 1988 (Verbal communication). SDO21456.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO21456 Verbal communication: Frend, W H C. 1988. Letter from Professor W H C Frend to R N R Peers, dated 22 September 1988.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 956 822 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 332
Record last edited
Sep 2 2025 4:15PM
