Find Spot record MDO8168 - Early British pottery vessel fragments, Post Office, Wareham
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Summary
The portions of a rough earthen pottery vessel, which is perhaps Iron Age in date, was found in 1883 when the foundations of the post office were dug.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
When the foundations of the Post Office were dug in 1883, the portions of a rough earthen vessel were discovered, believed to be early British. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding this vessel, but the site of the P.O. now the telephone exchange, is at SY 92348741. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO13 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1899. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 20. 153.
- <1> SWX2976 Article in serial: Bennett G J. 1899. Roman Occupation of Wareham. Vol 20. 153.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 02-JUL-52.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456719.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92340 87410 (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 109J
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 109K
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 111
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 33
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456719
Record last edited
May 31 2023 1:54PM
