Monument record MDO6793 - Possible Roman road gravels, Carter's Tile Works, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A layer of gravel found at the south end of Carter's Tile Works by H P Smith was interpreted as Roman road gravels.
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Full Description
A 0.25 m (10 inch) thick layer of yellowish brown gravel or shingle was found overlying two features in the south end of the area investigated by H P Smith in 1926-33. It contained some early Roman pottery. This was interpreted as the remains of Roman road metalling of a road running ESE-WNW direction. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX3194 Article in serial: H P Smith. 1930. Occupation of the Hamworthy Peninsula in the Late Celtic and Romano-British Periods. Vol 52. 102.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 002 903 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: DO6793
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:10PM