Monument record MDO7632 - Iron Age and Romano-British occupation, East Holme
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Summary
Romano British pottery was found in clearing the bed of the River Frome.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY 90808616 Swanage Railway Bridge. Occupation debris has been found in cleaning the bed of the Frome S of Worgret. Romano-British pottery, possibly derived from a site on the Valley Gravel terrace to N. was first noted in 1899. Recent finds of coarse pottery (in Dorset County Museum) include sherds of the 3rd or 4th century. (1-2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO13 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1899. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 20. 149.
- <2> SDO92 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1993. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1992. 114. 258-259.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456692.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9080 8616 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | East Holme; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 009 013 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456692
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 6:48AM