Monument record MDO1443 - Roman occupation, Litton Cheney
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Summary
A pit filled with Romano-British building debris and pottery was found in July 1965 measuring 9ft by 9ft. It is possible that there was a Roman building in the vicinity.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A pit was doscovered in July 1965 at SY55369080. Approximately 9 feet in diameter by 9 feet deep, it contained Roman building material, coarse Roman pottery and everted-rim sherds. It was probably created to bury the material which probably locally derived. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 91-92.
- <2> SWX1298 Monograph: Bailey, C J. 1982. The Bride Valley : the story of the past, with photographs of the present.
- <3> SDO80 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980. 102. 104.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884856.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5536 9080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 064 025
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 94
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884856
Record last edited
May 4 2023 12:29PM
