Monument record MDO18976 - Miller's Close, Dorchester; Roman burials
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Summary
At least fifteen inhumation burials were discovered during constructon of bungalows in Millers Close in 1963. No grave goods were recovered. The burials are probably Roman in date.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
About fifteen inhumation burials were destroyed during the construction of bungalows between the Grove and Miller's Close, late in 1963. The first burials was oriented E-W and the others were variously aligned. No grave goods were found, but all burials were removed non-archaeologically. (1)(2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO63 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1964. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1963. 85. 100.
- <1> SDO9711 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1963. Recent Discoveries and Accessions; Inhumation Burials in Dorchester (ii).. 85. 100.
- <2> 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. 585, no. 226b.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68826 91044 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 22 2020 4:19PM