Monument record MDO19103 - Harvey Vault, St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester; Late Iron Age ?chariot burial
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Inhumations, and a horse burial with an undecorated two-link snaffle-bit of later Iron Age type, was found during excavations for the Harvey vault, north of the west end of St George's church chancel in 1840. The bit, taken from the mouth, was apparently accompanied by two small rings of unequal size. The burial might indicate a pre-Roman chariot burial on the hill. Presented to Dorset County Museum; Acc No. 1846.2.8 to 10. <1-3> <5>
SY 69849057. A plaque inside the church indicates the site of the Harvey vault. A churchyard has not been in general use for burials for a number of years. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO9746 Artifact: 1846. Iron Age Snaffle bit, St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester.
- <1.1> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 795.
- <3> SDO9590 Monograph: Bartelot, R G. 1915. The History of Fordington. A British Battleground, a Roman Suburb, a Royal Manor, and a Prebendal Church.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 01-SEP-1959.
- <5> 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. 553.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453463.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69840 90570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 94
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453463
Record last edited
Aug 27 2023 3:07PM