Monument record MDO6738 - Garden features associated with Preston Roman Villa, Preston, Weymouth
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Summary
During evaluations carried out in advance of a new tank sewer construction test pits revealed a layer containing a small amount of Romano-British pottery was noted and a buried soil and two features containing Romano-British pottery were also recorded. On eof the features may be a possible hedge feature and as such could mark the potential for garden or park features associated with the villa.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During evaluations carried out in advance of a new tank sewer construction test pits revealed a layer containing a small amount of Romano-British pottery was noted and a buried soil and two features containing Romano-British pottery were also recorded. One of the features may be a possible hedge feature and as such could mark the potential for garden or park features associated with the villa.(1)
<1> Watson, K, Mepham, L, Lewis, J and Wyles, S, 1998, Preston Tank Sewer, Weymouth, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SWX8603.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8603 Unpublished document: Watson, K, Mepham, L, Lewis, J and Wyles, S. 1998. Preston Tank Sewer, Weymouth, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Event - Intervention: (EDO197)
- Event - Intervention: Preston Tank Sewer, Preston, Weymouth; evaluation 1998 (Ref: NMR UID: 1220760) (EWX1887)
- Event - Intervention: Preston Tank Sewer, Weymouth; evaluation 1998 (EWX2283)
- Event - Intervention: Preston Tank Sewer, Weymouth; watching brief 1998 (EWX1894)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7031 8265 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 516
Record last edited
Aug 23 2017 4:14PM
