Find Spot record MDO8120 - Romano-British pottery, Town Walls, Wareham

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Summary

In 1940 some 4th century Romano-British sherds were found in the town rampart.

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Full Description

In 1940 some 4th-century Romano-British sherds were found in the town rampart, derived from the old ground surface.


Farrar, R A H, 1954, The occupation of Wareham in Roman times. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 76, 82-85 (Article in serial). SWX7807.

Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 614 (Monograph). SDO150.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- 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.
  • --- Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1954. The occupation of Wareham in Roman times. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 76. 82-85.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9204 8731 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham Town; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 085 B
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wareham 85

Record last edited

Oct 28 2025 10:56AM

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