Monument record MDO114 - Roman building at Spyway, Askerswell
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Summary
Ploughsoil finds of Romano-British pottery and roof tile, along with some flue tile. Two datable sherds of pottery suggest a third- or fourth century date for the site.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[SY 52949364] "Fragments of Roman roof tiles (pottery). Blue tiles (fragments). Roman pottery sherds and oyster shells. The finds are of Higher Sturthill. Shipton Gorge, Bridport. <1>
DO 1 Listed as the possible site of a Roman villa. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1368 Map: Butcher, W. 1957. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 25-11-57.
- <2> SDO56 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1957. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1956. 78. 91.
- <3> SWX1795 Bibliographic reference: Scott, E. 1993. A Gazetteer of Roman villas in Britain. Vol 1. 50.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451322.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 529 936 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Askerswell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 004 024
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451322
Record last edited
Oct 30 2023 4:15PM
