Monument record MDO28537 - Seventeenth-eighteenth century pits, Old Orchard Car Park, Poole
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Summary
A series of rubbish pits excavated behind the Poole High Street frontage, contained a large assemblage of both coarseware and fineware pottery of seventeenth and eighteenth century date, together with a range of other finds including fabrics highly suggestive of a tailor's workshop.
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Full Description
A series of rubbish pits, some stone lined, were excavated behind the High Street frontage on the Old Orchard Car park site by Poole Museum in 1973. These pits contained a large assemblage of coarseware and fineware pottery of seventeenth and eighteenth century date, together with a range of other finds. Amongst these was a collection of woollen, silk and other fabrics, highly suggestive of a flourishing tailor's workshop. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 13-14, 70-88, 179-181.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0104 9043 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 6 2013 11:51AM