Monument record MDO2577 - Iron Age/Romano-British occupation, Oxclose, Swyre
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Summary
Finds of pottery indicate the site of an Iron Age and Romano British site.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY 51658922. A dressed limestone block was found in 1967 at Oxclose, Swyre. Further investigation showed a dense scatter of pottery and other evidence of occupation (not specified) over an area of 50 yds square. Most of the sherds were Durotrigian, but Samian and New Forest type wares were also included. A limited excavation showed the Roman level to have been virtually destroyed by the plough. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO68 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1969. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1968. 90. 167.
- <2> SDO80 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980. 102. 104.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450542.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5165 8922 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Swyre; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 109 005
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450542
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 10:45AM