Find Spot record MDO1175 - Roman pottery found at 3 Dorchester Road, Frampton
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Summary
Sherds of pottery found in the garden at 3 Dorchester Road included samian, black burnished and New Forest ware.
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Full Description
SY 63309482. Romano-British and Medieval pottery was found in the garden at No.3 Dorchester Road, Frampton. Quite a few sherds of the C12th and C13th were uncovered. The recognisable sherds of RB pottery were Samian and New Forest Ware possibly of the C1st or C2nd to C4th. The house site cuts into the substantial scarp of a lynchet, of which there are several more to the west. Whether they belonged to "Celtic" fields or to medieval or later strips was not determined. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6330 9482 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Frampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 046 029 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SW 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453618
Record last edited
Dec 31 2023 8:47AM