Monument record MDO6889 - Salt works, Poole Foundry

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Summary

Evidence of seasonal salt production found on the site of Poole Foundry. Briquetage dated to late Iron Age.

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Full Description

Following demolition of Poole Foundry in May 1986, excavations took place on a site between the parish church of St James and the Quay. Evidence of seasonal salt production existed in a ditch on the west side of the site and substantial quantities of Late Iron Age briquetage were recovered.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 135-136.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0077 9041 (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: 5 000 486 A

Record last edited

Dec 12 2019 11:36AM

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