Monument record MWX2911 - Portland: Port-of-trade
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Summary
Taylor has suggested that the Isle of Portland was part of a trading system that involved the circulation of goods in and across the English Channel during the first century BC. Portland was considered to be suitable as an Iron Age port-of-trade.
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Full Description
Taylor has suggested that the Isle of Portland was part of a trading system that involved the circulation of goods in and across the English Channel during the first century BC. Portland was considered to be suitable an Iron Age port-of-trade. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1083 Article in serial: Taylor, John. 2001. The Isle of Portland: an Iron Age port-of-trade. 20(2). p187-205.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67 76 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 239
Record last edited
Jan 30 2004 12:07PM
