EWX589 - Jordan Hill, Preston, Weymouth; excavation 1931 to 1932
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69901 82098 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
1931-1932
Description
The site was again excavated in 1931-32 by Col Drew and Mr Prideaux. No definite conclusion could be reached as the previous excavations had destroyed stratification but it was almost certainly a Romano-Celtic temple though no verandah was found. The square building had internal sides of 22 ft and walls with a maximum foundation width of 9'6" were uncovered. No trace of tesserae was found and it was concluded that it probably had a concrete floor.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SWX9213 Article in serial: Phillips, E J. 1976. A Workshop of Roman Sculptors at Carlisle. Vol 7. p180.
- --- SWX7457 Article in serial: Drew, Lt-Col C D. 1931. The Excavations at Jordan Hill, 1931 .. Vol 53. p265-276.
- --- SWX9214 Article in serial: St J O'Neil B H. 1935. Coins from the Jordan Hill Roman Temple. Vol 57. p140-171.
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
- --- SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 650615.
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 4:07PM