Monument record MDO8165 - Saxon occupation evidence at St Martin's House, Wareham
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Summary
Early Medieval (and Medieval) features including pits, post holes and an oven located during excavations. Roman pottery was also recovered.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Three trenches, centred at SY 92268760, were excavated between St Martins House and North Street. Trench 1: A gully and pit both Early Medieval, were discovered. Trench 2: Several gullies, pits and post-holes probably spanning the C10th-C13th/C14th. No structured patterns. The base of a Medieval oven was found. Trench 3: A Medieval cistern, numerous post-holes, a few pits and gullies all of the C10th (?) - C13th/C14th. The clay-lined cistern may be associated with an industrial process. Throughout the area, frequent abraded Roman sherds attest to the rural nature of this part of Wareham in the Roman and post-Roman periods. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17166 Monograph: Hinton, D, and Hodges, R. 1974. The Archaeology and the Early History of Wareham.
- <2> SWX3024 Article in serial: D Hinton and R Hodges. 1980. Excavations in Wareham, 1974-5.. Vol 99. p42-83.
- <3> SDO77 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1977. 99. 42-79.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887475.
Finds (5)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92260 87600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 109 J
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887475
Record last edited
May 31 2023 12:06PM