More information : (SZ 47968747) Roman Remains found (TI) (1)
Roman coins being often picked up in the fields at Bowcombe, near Carisbrooke (2). At Clatterford, in a field opposite Bellevue, which was being converted into a garden, a 2nd brass of Faustina the Elder, a 2nd brass of Faustina the Younger and a Posthumus (small brass) were found. In the author's possession (3). The traces of a Roman villa exist in the fields beyond Castlehurst and opposite Bowcombe Barn. The quantity of Ro. tiles is considerable and they are scattered over two fields, called King's Quay and Court Mead. The foundations of buildings are traceable. One wall examined for 20 or 30 feet was straight and about 3 feet thick, and was of stones and flint strongly cemented together. Flints from it have been used to build a barn-wall at Bowcombe. Tradition dimly records that very ancient remains existed here. I have in my possession three coins found in the immediate neighbourhood - Faustina the Elder and Younger, a Posthumus and a Constantine I (4). It is not clear, whether these coins were found actually on the site or merely in the neighbourhood. Recent examination of the field at Clatterford leaves no doubt that Ro. remains exist (5). Additional reference to coins (6). References. to building (7), building and coins (8) and (9). (1-9)
I know nothing of what has been found in this field. Till a few years it was under plough and neither the men nor myself found or saw anything of significance. I do not recognise the two field names (10a). Nothing of signifcance was seen in perambulation of the fields save an apparent uneven piece of ground centred at the published symbol. (10)
A metal-detector recovered a bronze terret ring, a Colchester brooch and three other brooches one of which is a quoit brooch of the early fifth century AD. (11)
IW 7 Traces of a substantial Roman building exist beneath fields in a river valley. The quantity of Roman tile is considerable and the foundations of buildings are traceable by aerial photography. Geophysical survey carried out by D Tomalin, County Archaeologist, confirms site classification. (12) |