Monument record MDO28095 - Possible Romano-British site near Upton House, Poole

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Summary

During the excavation of the site of a late Roman coin hoard in 1986, a number of sherds of briquetage of 'Fitzworth'-type containers and a small number of Roman pot sherds not associated with the coin hoard were recovered. These may point to the presence of a Roman settlement or saltworking site in the near vicinity.

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During the excavation of the site of a late Roman coin hoard in 1986, a number of sherds of briquetage of 'Fitzworth'-type containers and a small number of Roman pot sherds not associated with the coin hoard were recovered. These may point to the presence of a Roman settlement or saltworking site in the near vicinity. (1)

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 181-182.
  • <1> Article in serial: Watkins D R. 1986. The Excavation of a Coin Hoard Site Near Upton House. Vol 108. p181-2.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9950 9330 (point)
Map sheet SY99SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 485
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 17

Record last edited

Mar 13 2012 3:10AM

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