Monument record MDO28130 - Roman pit, 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A small early Roman pit, was found during a watching brief at 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy. It contained some Roman pottery and briquetage.
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Full Description
A pit (pit 111) was found during a watching brief carried out by Terrain Archaeology to the rear of 49 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, in 2004. The pit was only partially exposed, but appeared to be sub-rectangular in shape with steeply sloping sides and a flat base, 1.2 m across and 0.8 m deep. It was filled with a lower layer of light brownish grey clayey sand with charcoal flecks and a layer of borwnish grey clay above. A small quantity of 1st century Roman pottery, including amphora and some briquetage was recovered from the lower levels of the pit.
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- --- SDO12285 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2004.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 9027 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| 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 2:16AM