Monument record MDO8611 - Romano-British occupation, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth
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Summary
Romano-British occupation features and finds found above a Late Iron Age settlement site.
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
SZ09859103. IA pottery and pits were uncovered during road excavation by the Borough Engineers Department
on 14.10.69 on the southern boundary of 'Riviera', fronting on East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Excavation has been
started by the South Wessex Arch.Assoc. <1>
Excavations for the County Borough and the Museum of Archaeology showed numerous ditches,pits,postholes, and much pottery of a late IA settlement over laid by RB occupation features and finds. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3475 Unpublished document: Agar, R. Letter, R Agar, Bournemouth Deputy Borough Engineer. 1969.
- <2> SWX3476 Article in serial: Ridley, M. 1969. Council for British Archaeology : Group 12 (Wessex) and Group 13 (South West) : Archaeological review. 4. p4.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458159.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0985 9103 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 160 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458159
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 12:46PM