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Find Spot MPM256 - Bronze Age urn from Falmouth Road, Paulsgrove
Summary
Discovery of an urn containing bone fragments reported in 1971. The pot was discarded and the site obliterated by the construction of the new road.
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Full Description
In 1971 a finder reported the discovery of an urn, in a poor, crumbly condition, which was found upright in a pit containing black soil. The urn did contain bone fragments. The entire base remained but there was no upper body. Unfortunately the pot was discarded and the site was obliterated by the construction of the new road.
Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards, SU60NW42 (Index). SPM1.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60NW42.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 629 063 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM