Find Spot record MDO28506 - Roman pottery and tile, Upton Country Park, Poole
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Summary
A small quantity of 3rd - 4th century Roman pottery and tile was found in mole hills in Upton Country Park. These may be associated with salt manufactuing sites in the vicinity.
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Full Description
Nine sherds of 3rd-4th century Romano-British pottery and a fragment of Roman tile were recovered from mole hills in Upton Country Park. Some of the sherds have evidence of refiring and could suggest they belong to an industrial site, perhaps for pottery manufacture, but more probably for brine boiling for salt production. There is evidence for Roman salt manufacture in the vicinity. (1) (2) (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8322 Unpublished document: Poole Museum Service Archaeological Unit. 1995. Archaeological Observations at: Upton Country Park, Creekmoor, Poole.
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 125.
- <2> SWX3242 Article in serial: Anderson L. 1995. Upton Country Park, Creekmoor, Poole.. Vol 117. p125.
- <3> SDO12574 Artifact: Lyne, M. 1995. Roman pottery from Upton House. PMA 329.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9924 9289 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO28506
Record last edited
Jan 30 2013 10:52AM