Allen, J. R L. and Fulford, M. G. (1987). Romano-British settlement and industry on the wetlands of the Severn estuary. Antiq J 67. Vol 67, pp. 237-289.

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Romano-British settlement and industry on the wetlands of the Severn estuary
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Antiq J 67
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Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London
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67
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237 - 289
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Six new and two previously known sites on both sides of the Severn Estuary yielded RB pottery, mainly 2nd-4th centuries but with some Late IA/1st century AD sherds, as well as evidence of ironworking: Forest of Dean ores and tap slags are analysed in detail Glass being worked at Ley Pill had a potash-lime-silica composition rarely met before med times. The sites are on estuarine clays and debris was found in primary and other contexts. Relevant aspects of the geology and geomorphology are explained, some wetland drainage (?RB) is attested, and the navigability of the Severn as an RB trade route is examined. F B/Ed (See also 89/439.)
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John R L Allen
Michael G Fulford
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1987
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Sherds (Auto Detected Subject)
Late Ia1st Century Ad (Auto Detected Temporal)
Ironworking (Auto Detected Subject)
SHERD (Object England)
Tap Slags (Auto Detected Subject)
Severn Estuary (Auto Detected Subject)
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SETTLEMENT (Monument Type England)
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05 Dec 2008