Building record MWX3667 - Debris and structures from Preston Roman villa, Weymouth

Foundations and tesserae were found in a test pit to the south of the main villa structure across the stream., Other test pits SW of the mosaic suggested a west range running N-S. Finds of painted wall-plaster, roof tiles, coins and pottery were retrieved.

Test pits dug in the villa remains at Preston Roman villa revealed foundations and red and white tesserae across the stream to the S, and three test pits SW of the mosaic suggested the villa had a W range running N-S. Finds included painted wall-plaster, clay and stone roof-tiles, coins and pottery of the 3rd or 4th century. Medhurst is said to have found traces of structures in the meadows between Jordan Hill and the village of Preston. (1)

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Feb 3 2014 12:27PM