Monument record MWX2881 - Roman ditches, Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth

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Summary

Several features of Roman date were recorded in 1996 during evaluation of a site proposed for the building of a house in the grounds of the Springhead public house. Linear ditches of early Roman and of 3rd or 4th-century date were interpreted as boundary and/or drainage ditches. A posthole of possible Roman date was also recorded.

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Full Description

Two Roman cut features / one possible post-hole. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Brading R. 1996. Summary Reports on an Archaeological evaluation in the Grounds of The Springhead PH. Sutton Poyntz, Dorset. October 1996..

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Location

Grid reference SY 7071 8391 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY78SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 510

Record last edited

Jan 3 2021 4:04PM

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