Monument record MDO6952 - Roman salt manufacturing site, 12 West Quay Road, Poole

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Summary

Part of a Roman salt manufacturing site comprising two rectangular brine boiling hearths and a ditch associated with large quantities of briquetage was discovered during a watching brief at 12 West Quay Road, Poole in 1994.

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Part of a Roman salt manufacturing site was discovered in a watching brief during development to the rear of 12 West Quay Road, Poole in 1994. The evidence comprised two rectangular clay-lined brine boiling hearths and a small ditch, which were associated with large quantities of briquetage, some 'props' and a very small quantity of Black Burnished Ware pottery. (1)

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Watkins, D R. 1994. Archaeological Observations at: 12 West Quay Road, Poole.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0075 9048 (10m by 17m) Centred on
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 519

Record last edited

Jun 16 2020 5:02PM

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