Find Spot record MWX740 - Roman finds from Mill Lane, Wareham
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Summary
Roman pottery and a coin were found in Mill Lane in 1896 and during digging of foundations for a cottage in 1898.
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Full Description
Roman pottery was found while digging the foundations of cottages in Mill Lane in June 1898, and at a second site in Mill Lane in January 1896.
National Record of the Historic Environment, 887434 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Fitzgerald, R J, RCHME Fieldworker's Comments RJF, RJF 19-SEP-1991 (Unpublished document). SWX2638.
Bennett G J, 1899, The Roman occupation of Wareham. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club XX, 157 (Article in serial). SWX7413.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887434.
- --- SWX2638 Unpublished document: Fitzgerald, R J. RCHME Fieldworker's Comments RJF. RJF 19-SEP-1991.
- --- SWX7413 Article in serial: Bennett G J. 1899. The Roman occupation of Wareham. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club XX. 20. 157.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92200 87500 (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 71
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887434
Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 10:43AM
