Monument record MDO18513 - Southfield House, Dorchester; Roman burials
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Summary
Four possible Roman graves were found during evaluation excavation by Wessex Archaeology at Southfield House, Dorchester in 1987. Only two of the burials were excavated, the other two were only partially within the excavated area. The excavated graves contained extended adult inhumations, one decapitated. All four graves were aligned roughly E-W, along the southern edge of the counterscarp bank of the Roman town defences. They probably date to the 3rd-4th century AD.
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Full Description
Four possible Roman graves were found during evaluation excavation by Wessex Archaeology at Southfield House, Dorchester in 1987. Only two of the burials were excavated, the other two were only partially within the excavated area. The excavated graves contained extended adult inhumations, one decapitated. All four graves were aligned roughly E-W and were aligned along the southern edge of the counterscarp bank, suggesting they were dug after the construction of the defences. These burials probably date to the 3rd-4th century AD.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO9489 Unpublished document: Davies, S M and Thompson, C N. 1987. Archaeological Evaluation at Southfield House, Dorchester.
- <2> SDO9490 Article in serial: Davies, S M and Thompson, C N. 1987. 'Archaeological Evaluation at Southfield House, Dorchester, Dorset' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 109. 126-129.
- <3> SDO10060 Excavation archive: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1987. Southfield House, Dorchester.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430939.
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69275 90303 (18m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 555
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 366
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430939
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 11:02AM