Monument record MDO3799 - Roman well, Farnham
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Summary
A well in the outermost enclosure of an Iron Age/Romano-British settlement was excavated by Martin Green. It proved to be nearly thirty metres deep and contained mid- to late-1st century AD pottery.
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Full Description
A well at the site was excavated in 1984 to a depth of 28.2m. The average diameter was 1.15m. Large amounts of mid-late C1st AD pottery and fossal remains were recovered. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO82 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1982. 104. 179-80.
- <2> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 116.
- <3> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 93, 96.
- <4> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 25.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 912254.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9544 1544 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91NE |
| Civil Parish | Farnham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 016 015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 NE 67
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 912254
Record last edited
Aug 22 2022 5:36PM
