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> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 135-136.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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