Find Spot record MWX705 - Shale roughout, Wareham
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Summary
A shale roughout, probably for a vase or cup, Iron Age or Roman, found near Wareham.
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Full Description
The late Mr C O Bartlett had a rudely chipped conical piece of Kimmeridge shale from the neighbourhood of Wareham, which appeared to have been prepared for a deep cup or vase. (1)
No further information gathered during field investigation, but probably Iron Age or Romano-British. (2)
<1> Mansel-Pleydell, J C, 1892, An Ancient Interment on the Verne, Portland, p187 (Article in serial). SWX2071.
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 03-JUL-52 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456716 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX2071 Article in serial: Mansel-Pleydell, J C. 1892. An Ancient Interment on the Verne, Portland. Vol 13. p187.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 03-JUL-52.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456716.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92000 87000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456716
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 11:11AM
