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The possible site for the seat of the late Iron Age territorial oppida, although it has mostly eroded into the sea. There is also evidence for much Romano-British occupation, including a coin hoard (c.AD 258 - 270), found near to the shore at Fish Lane, and many bricks, tiles and other debris suggesting a large villa or settlement site.
 
Period Iron Age, Roman
Date 1st century BC - 3rd century AD
Archive Chcihester District Museum
Grid Reference SZ 8592
 
References Aldsworth, F.G. 1987 'Prehistoric and Roman Selsey', SAC 125, pp.41-50; Bedwin, O. 1983 'The development of prehistoric settlement on the coastal plain', SAC 121, pp.31-44; Heron-Allen, E. 1915 'Roman remains at Selsey', SAC 58, p.196; Heron-Allen, E. 1933 'A hoard of Roman coins from a villa site at Selsey' SAC 74, pp.140-163.
   
   
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