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An Amphora recovered from Weymouth Bay in 1888.

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Weymouth Bay, either dredged or brought ashore by a fishing net in 1888. Amphora. Only 1 ft high, globular at the top. Tapering with a straight outline to a blunt point, partly covered with serpulae. (XVI B., 166) (1 & 2)

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  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 19.
  • <2> Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44.

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Grid reference SY 70520 79901 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY77NW

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1425

Record last edited

May 6 2004 12:57PM

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