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Find Spot record MDO8689 - Roman jar found in the River Avon at Christchurch

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A possible Roman jar was found in the bed of the River Avon at Christchurch.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Full Description

A possible small Roman earthenware jar was found in the bed of the River Avon at Christchurch. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SDO20267 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1903. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London 19. 250.
<2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 1.
<3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458651.

Finds (1)

JAR (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)

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Location

Grid reference	SZ 162 923 (point) Approximate
Map sheet	SZ19SE

Protected Status/Designation

Conservation Area: Christchurch Central

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 022
Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 37
Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458651

Record last edited

Mar 10 2024 7:48AM

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