Find Spot record MWX4531 - Studland beach: Roman amphora base
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Summary
Roman amphora base, found lying on Studland beach by the high tide line.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman amphora base, found lying on Studland beach by the high tide line. The amphora base has a black coating inside and could be evidence of 'an important and rare Roman wreck' lying offshore. (1) The DCF MAD notes that the sherd is heavily encrusted. (2)
<1> Poole Museums, to 2003, Poole Museums MODES Records, PMA : 253 (Index). SWX8160.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Single Find 31 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
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Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 03773 84878 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 237
Record last edited
Jan 27 2004 11:59AM
