Monument record MDO1445 - Roman occupation, Litton Cheney
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Summary
Possible Romano British occupation site with finds of limestone and pottery.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY536916. The flattish top of a chalk spur near Coombe shows an area of dark earth associated with Samian and Romano-British coarse pottery, as well as much burnt limestone debris. Limestone is not local, and probably come from the the South side of the Bride Valley. Probable settlement site. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO73 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1974. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1973. 95. 100.
- <2> SDO82 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1982. 104. 104.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884663.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 536 916 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 064 027
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 77
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884663
Record last edited
May 4 2023 12:02PM