Monument record MWX691 - Watermill on the River Frome at Worgret, East Holme
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Summary
A wooden structure found during dredging of the River Frome. Interpreted as a possible watermill. Dendrochronology suggests an early medieval date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Swanage Railway Bridge. Occupation debris has been found in cleaning the bed of the Frome S of Worgret. Romano-British pottery, possibly derived from a site on the Valley Gravel terrace to N. was first noted in 1899. Recent finds of coarse pottery (in Dorset County Museum) include sherds of the 3rd or 4th century. (1-2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
- --- SDO17150 Article in serial: Maynard, D. Excavations on a Pipeline near the River Frome, Worgret, Dorset; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
- <2> SWX2976 Article in serial: Bennett G J. 1899. Roman Occupation of Wareham. Vol 20. p149.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 90800 86160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | East Holme; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 009 013
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 18
Record last edited
Sep 21 2021 10:41AM