Find Spot record MDO8664 - Iron Age and Romano-British pottery found at Latch Farm, Christchurch
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Summary
Iron age and Romano-British pottery found during gravel digging at Latch Farm, Christchurch, between 1927 and 1939.
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Full Description
Lower Close is the old name of the field in which Latch Farm buildings are situated. It extends from the Cottage Homes southward to Mill Road. Druitt was in close touch with the gravel workings on this land from 1927-39 when some 9 acres were dug. The following finds were made: ... Cornish type EIA - A1 and A2 sherds found in 1927. RB - Storage jar rim, amphora stub found. <1-3>
Gravel working has now finished in this area and the pits are now overgrown or allotments. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. p137.
- <2> SWX3798 Unpublished document: Woodhouse, W C. Various. Field Investigators Comments WCW. F1 WCW 12-JUL-54.
- <3> SWX3798 Unpublished document: Woodhouse, W C. Various. Field Investigators Comments WCW. F2 WCW 15-JUL-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458527.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 152 939 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 006 E
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458527
Record last edited
Nov 4 2023 7:43AM