Monument record MDO8002 - Iron Age/Romano-British settlement site, Godlingston Farm, Swanage
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Summary
A possible Late Iron Age/Romano-British settlement site identified by a concentration of Durotrigian pottery was found during field drainage works. A small quantity of late Roman pottery was also found. Subsequent excavation has done little to elucidate the nature of this site.
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Full Description
A possible Late Iron Age/Romano-British settlement site identified by a concentration of Durotrigian pottery was found during field drainage works in 1961. Three almost complete Durotrigian vessels were found. Subsequent excavation found more Durotrigian pottery, but did not clarify the nature of this site. A small quantity of 3rd or 4th century pottery was also found on the site. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO64 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1965. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1964. 86. 118-119.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 611.
- <3> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 311.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457470.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0191 7979 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 093 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457470
Record last edited
Apr 15 2023 7:29AM