Find Spot record MWX4531 - Studland beach: Roman amphora base

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Roman amphora base, found lying on Studland beach by the high tide line.

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Roman amphora base, found lying on Studland beach by the high tide line. The amphora base has a black coating inside and could be evidence of 'an important and rare Roman wreck' lying offshore. (1) The DCF MAD notes that the sherd is heavily encrusted. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Poole Museums. to 2003. Poole Museums MODES Records. PMA : 253.
  • <2> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 31.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 03773 84878 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 237

Record last edited

Jan 27 2004 11:59AM

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