Find Spot record MDO1476 - Iron Age and Roman pottery found west of Symes Hill Copse on Waddon Hill, Loders

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Fragments of pottery found during the construction of a reservoir in the 1940s were given to the Dorset County Museum. The pottery was mostly early Iron Age in date but two pieces of Roman pottery were also found.

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SY 495 946. Iron Age and Roman pottery found during the construction of a reservoir on Waddon Hill may indicate a settlement site. The pottery was generally Iron Age `A', but Samian ware was also found. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1960. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1959. 81. 106.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867029.

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Grid reference SY 495 946 (point)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Loders; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 065 028
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 45
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867029

Record last edited

Jan 4 2023 11:15AM

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