Find Spot record MDO1096 - Roman pottery found at the Grammar School Dorchester
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Summary
A few sherds of Roman pottery found when digging an air raid trench at the Dorchester Grammar School in 1939.
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Full Description
A few sherds of Romano-British pottery were found (together with a Romano-Celtic brooch of Aucissa type) in September 1939 when digging air raid trenches along the south side of the path to Max Gate, about 35 yards NE of the north wing of the Dorchester Grammar School. They were found in 'dark earth' and no structural features were noticed. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO49 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1950. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1949. 71. 64.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6972 8989 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO1096
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 33
Record last edited
Oct 31 2013 9:53AM