Monument record MDO28543 - Eighteenth century waterfront, Newports, West Quay Road, Poole
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Summary
The remains of a waterfront of mid 16th to mid 17th century date comprising of a limestone slab revetment held in place by timber piles was found during excavations at 'Newports' in 1975. Dumps of oyster shell were found in front of this waterfront.
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Full Description
A waterfront constructed of upright limestone slabs revetted to seaward by timber piles was uncovered during excavations by Poole Museum at 'Newports' in 1975. The waterfront was on the line of the high water mark shown on a 1751 map of Poole. The land to the east had been reclaimed at some time after 1634 on map evidence. In front of the waterfront was a dump of oyster shells. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 50-52.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0072 9044 (2m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 31 2013 3:53PM
