Information for record number MWA10288:
Roman potsherds found in Alcester

Summary A small number of Romano British potsherds, including one piece of Samian ware, were found in Bleachfield Street, Alcester.
What Is It?  
Type: Findspot
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Alcester
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 08 57
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

 
Source Number  

1 Four Romano British potsherds were found in unstratified contexts during a watching brief in advance of construction work. They included three Severn Valley jar sherds and part of a Samian bowl.
 
Sources

Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological recording at 66 Bleachfield Street, Alcester
Author/originator: Stuart Palmer
Date: 2006
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument FINDSPOT * The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name. back
monument BLEACHFIELD * Large field or yard used to lay fabrics out ready for bleaching. back

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