Monument record MDO6565 - Medieval sherds and debris at Sweet Hill Road, Portland
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Summary
14th/15th century pottery found during construction work in Sweet Hill Road, some Roman sherds were noted.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In a builders trench at the front of two new houses, Brecon and Sea Mist, at the beginning of Sweet Hill Road, were found several Romano-British sherds and numerous C 14/C 15 sherds. The latter contrast strongly with the medieval assembly of C 12/C 13 date at SY 6852 7006. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 112.
- <1> SWX2177 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1962. Proc Dorset Nat Hist. Arch Soc. 84. Vol 84.. p112.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868652.
Finds (3)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68600 70060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 113
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868652
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 9:29AM
