Monument record MDO28127 - Roman ditch, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A small early Roman ditch, aligned NNW-SSE, was found during a watching brief at 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy. It contained some 1st century AD Roman pottery.
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Full Description
A ditch (ditch 107), oriented roughly NNW-SSE, was found during a watching brief carried out by Terrain Archaeology to the rear of 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, in 2004. The ditch was about 1.5 m wide and 0.6 m deep and was filled with yellowish brown clayey sand. It contained a small quantity of 1st century AD Roman pottery and some briquetage. The ditch was on the same alignment as the large early Roman ditches found nearby at Shapwick Road.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO12285 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2004. New Extension, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole. Archaeological Observations and Recording, September 2004.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0027 9028 (1m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2012 2:00AM
