Find Spot record MDO6682 - Medieval pottery from 31 Hardy Avenue, Weymouth

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Pieces of medieval pottery in 1955 during digging of foundations for a new house. Some of the pottery can be dated to the 12th century.

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SY 666 785. A number of C12 domestic pottery sherds were found in clay during the excavation of foundations for a new house at 31, Hardy Avenue, Weymouth. A long-cross silver penny was found at the next house to the west (No 33). <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 98.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868036.

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Grid reference SY 666 785 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 461
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 50
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868036

Record last edited

Dec 11 2022 8:25AM

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