Monument record MDO6959 - Roman salt production site, Upton Country Park, Poole
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Summary
Evidence for a possible Roman salt manufacturing site was found during the construction of a new toilet block and services at Upton Country Park, Poole in 1995. The feature contained briquetage and a sherd of Roman pottery.
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Full Description
Part of a feature containing briquetage and a sherd of Black Burnished ware pottery was observed in a watching brief during the construction of a new toilet block and services at Upton Country Park, Poole in 1995. The feature was not fully exposed or investigated, but it is probable that it may be part of a Roman salt production site. (1) (2)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8322 Unpublished document: Poole Museum Service Archaeological Unit. 1995. Archaeological Observations at: Upton Country Park, Creekmoor, Poole.
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 125.
- <2> SWX3242 Article in serial: Anderson L. 1995. Upton Country Park, Creekmoor, Poole.. Vol 117. p125.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1093370.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 992 929 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 523
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1093370
Record last edited
Dec 5 2023 4:25PM