Find Spot record MWX764 - Romano-British lamp and pottery, Lake Clay Pits, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A Romano-British lamp and several sherds of Roman pottery were found in old clay workings at the Lake Clay Pits, Hamworthy in 1910.
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Full Description
Romano-British pottery lamp with stamped rosettes found in Lake Clay pits, probably before 1900. In Bournemouth Natural Science Society Museum.<1>
Ancient clay workings at Doultons Clay Works, Lake Shore, Hamworthy. Mr. S.H. Willetts the Manager of the works has noticed as many as one hundred. One is templed to attribute so thorough an undertaking to Romano-British days. Several sherds of Romano-British pottery were discovered in one of the old workings in 1910. <2>
The Roman lamp from this area is still to be seen in the Bournemouth Natural Science Museum. The site of the clay workings is now taken over by the Admiralty as a Patrol point. No historical information was encountered rendering an accurate siting for the lamp and sherds possible. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX2543 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
- <2> SWX3194 Article in serial: H P Smith. 1930. Occupation of the Hamworthy Peninsula in the Late Celtic and Romano-British Periods. Vol 52. p126-127.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 07-JAN-51.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457377.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 980 907 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 457
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457377
Record last edited
Jan 26 2022 5:24PM