Monument record MDO8164 - Medieval finds and possible Castle Ditch, Pound Lane, Wareham
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Medieval pottery and what appears to be part of the Castle ditch were found at Pound Lane, Wareham during excavations there c. 1974-5 (Hinton and Hodges 1980). In 1985 two large holes excavated due to the ground being too soft for normal foundations confirmed the position and depth of the inner moat (Jarvis 1986). It is on the south side of Pound Lane and about 7m deep.
D Hinton and R Hodges, 1980, Excavations in Wareham, 1974-5. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 99, p77-81 (Article in serial). SWX3024.
Jarvis, K S, 1986, Pound Lane Wareham. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107, 171 (Article in serial). SWX8466.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SWX3024 Article in serial: D Hinton and R Hodges. 1980. Excavations in Wareham, 1974-5. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 99. Vol 99. p77-81.
- --- SWX8466 Article in serial: Jarvis, K S. 1986. Pound Lane Wareham. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107. Vol 107. 171.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9218 8728 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 109 D
Record last edited
Oct 27 2025 4:58PM
