Find Spot record MDO6826 - Roman Mill Stones, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
Stones from a Roman Donkey Mill.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The largest and most perfect example of a Roman-type mill yet discovered in Great Britain was found at Ham near Poole, near the bridge on the site of the Pottery, and is now in the British Museum. Each of the stones is one foot in height, and the grinding edge 2 feet in diameter, the whole weighing nearly 3 cwt. It was driven by bars inserted through lugs on its sides, between which is an aperture for inserting a bar to lift off the top stone when necessary. <1>
Sited by H P Smith Esq., F.S.A. to SZ 00319038. Site was built over. <2>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO34 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1931. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1930. 52. 124-125.
- <1.1> SWX3562 Monograph: British Museum. 1951. British Museum Guide to the Antiquities of Roman Britain.
- <1.2> SWX3194 Article in serial: H P Smith. 1930. Occupation of the Hamworthy Peninsula in the Late Celtic and Romano-British Periods. Vol 52. 124-125.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 06-DEC-51.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AA71/00071.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458223.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 00310 90380 (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: 5 000 434
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458223
Record last edited
Apr 11 2022 1:28PM