Monument record MDO47327 - Romano-British iron working at Blacklands/Wall Furlong, Shapwick
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Summary
An extensive area of iron working within a large Iron Age and Romano British settlement on the north east side of Shapwick. An excavation during 1996 revealed a smithing hearth.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An extensive area of iron working within a large Iron Age and Romano British settlement on the north east side of Shapwick. An excavation by Martin Papworth during 1996 revealed a smithing hearth from the Iron Age to Roman period. No information on survival or condition of remains. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Survey: Crab Farm, Shapwick; geophysical survey 1993 (EDO7514)
- Event - Survey: Crab Farm, Shapwick; geophysical survey 1994 (EDO7513)
- Event - Survey: Crab Farm, Shapwick; geophysical survey 1996 (EDO7475)
- Event - Survey: Crab Farm, Shapwick; geophysical survey 1998 and 1999 (EDO7245)
- Event - Intervention: Shapwick; evaluation 1991 (EDO227)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9471 0261 (542m by 469m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 139
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1468767
Record last edited
Nov 7 2023 4:46PM
