Monument record MDO8121 - Romano-British occupation debris at 20 West Walls, Wareham
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Summary
Digging of a cess pit in 1936 and a test pit in 1953 revealed evidence of Romano-British occupation consisting of a pit and earth floors, and pottery.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
A trial pit dug in 1953 between the house and cess-pit at 20 West Walls discovered numerous Romano-British domestic pottery, two stratified earth floors and a pit containing early Romano-British sherds sealed by the floors. While digging the cess-pit in 1936 a wide-mouthed jar of late Roman type was discovered. <1,2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 82-85.
- <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. 614.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887380.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92050 87480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 085 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 58
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887380
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wareham 85
Record last edited
May 31 2023 9:08AM