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Find Spot MPM244 - Iron Age occupation site Paulsgrove
Summary
Iron Age working floor found in July 1964 just below high water mark on the foreshore at Paulsgrove (Now Port Solent). Alluvium mixed with some burnt clay contained numerous calcined flints and Iron Age pottery. A few pieces of briquetage were also found.
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Full Description
An Iron Age working floor found in July 1964 by Richard Bradley just below High water Mark on the foreshore at Paulsgrove. (Now Port Solent). The find was made on a tongue of reclaimed saltings, approximately 487 centimetres by 305 centimetres. Alluvium mixed with some burnt clay contained numerous calcined flints and Iron Age A and B pottery forms. A few pieces of briquetage were also found which were comparable with find from other local sites. Day book number H/64/65c.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60NW30.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 6396 0542 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Oct 12 2018 3:52PM