Monument record MDO6792 - Inhumation burials, Pilkington Tiles Ltd, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
Three inhumations burials were excavated at Pilkington Tiles Ltd, Hamworthy, in 1974. One burial had hobnails and joining sherds of a fourth century AD bowl were found nearby, which may be the disturbed remains of a grave good.
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Full Description
Three extended inhumation burials were excavated on the Pilkington Tiles site in 1974. These were all aligned roughly NE-SW. Two of the graves contained possible coffin nails. One burial had hobnails. There was no direct dating evidence for the burials, but several joining sherds of a 4th century New Forest colour-coated bowl were found near by and may represent a disturbed grave good. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3767 Article in serial: Dowdell G. 1974. Interim Notes on Archaeological Discoveries in Poole Dorset, 1973-74. Vol 96. p.62.
- <2> SDO74 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1975. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1974. 96. 62.
- <3> SWX776 Article in serial: Jarvis, Keith. 1993. Excavations at Hamworthy in 1974. Vol 115. 101-109. 101-109.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 002 904 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 402 C
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Poole (402c)
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:10PM