Monument record MWX3775 - The Quay, Wareham
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Summary
Holes dug in the Quay by the Frome by contractors in 1974 revealed what appeared to be made up ground.
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Full Description
Holes dug in the Quay by the Frome by contractors in 1974 revealed what appeared to be made up ground. This is evidence the Quay is a post-Saxon encroachment on the riverside and the original shoreline was on the edge of the gravel terrace behind or beneath the houses ono the north side of the Quay (1)
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
<1> D Hinton and R Hodges, 1980, Excavations in Wareham, 1974-5., p45 (Article in serial). SWX3024.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9238 8718 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 109 H
Record last edited
Jan 3 2021 12:47PM
