Monument record MDO28155 - Early Roman ditch system, Carter's Tile Works, Hamworthy, Poole

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Summary

A series of up to fifteen lengths of ditch aligned N-S or NW-SE were noted at Carter's Tile Works in 1926. These were filled with dark silt and some contained quantities of briquetage. They may be associated with salt working and are probably early Roman in date.

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Full Description

A series of up to fifteen lengths of ditch aligned N-S or NW-SE were noted at Carter's Tile Works in 1926. These were filled with dark silt and some contained quantities of briquetage. One contained significant quantities of clay. Three short lengths of ditch appeared to converge, but details on their form and relationship is lacking. These ditches may be associated with salt working and are probably early Roman in date. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: H P Smith. 1930. Occupation of the Hamworthy Peninsula in the Late Celtic and Romano-British Periods. Vol 52. 98-100.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0028 9041 (105m by 62m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: DO6793

Record last edited

Mar 5 2012 5:02AM

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