Monument record MDO19007 - Twenty Acre Field, Syward Road, Dorchester; human remains
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Summary
Part of a human skull was reported as having been found in 1952 in Twenty Acre Field, shortly to be developed for housing, and now the Came View estate. This could indicate the site of a burial, possibly of prehistoric or Romano-British date.
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Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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. 578, no. 218e.
- --- SDO9751 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1951. A Discovery in Twenty Acre Field, Syward Road, Dorchester.. 73.
- --- SDO9752 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1951. The Roman Town Wall, Albert Road, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 73.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 70610 89963 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2015 3:18PM