Monument record MWX741 - Roman settlement, Wareham
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Summary
Finds made over the years indicate the presence of Roman settlement in the area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Since the middle of the C19th, Roman finds, especially pottery and coins have been found throughout Wareham in the area bounded by the Saxon town walls. No structures have been identified so far although possible building stone has been found at the old cemetery (SY 98 N 69), and in this area, the density of pottery discovered does suggest a settlement focus. Pottery and coins are also well represented in the North West quadrant, particularly along Mill Lane. The finds span the entire Roman period, but do not at present justify according Roman Wareham the status of a small town. (1-4)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> 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. 614.
- <2> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 323 plan.
- <3> SWX1317 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1956. Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 and 1954. Vol 76. p82-85.
- <4> SWX2976 Article in serial: Bennett G J. 1899. Roman Occupation of Wareham. Vol 20. p148-60.
- <5> SWX3159 Sound recording: Fitzgerald, R J. 1991. RCHME Fitzgerald RJ 19-SEP-1991 RCHME Recording. R1 RJF 19 -SEP-1991.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887437.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92333 87375 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887437
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:50AM