Monument record MDO19142 - Poundbury, Dorchester; Late Roman Infant burial D607
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Summary
Infant burial D607 was a contracted foetal/neonate inhumation on its left side with head to the west, buried in an irregular grave aligned N-S against the west wall of Building R16, found during the 1966-1979 exavations at Poundbury. A single coffin nail was recovered from the grave. It was one of nine infant burials found within Building R16.
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Full Description
Found during the excavations directed by Christopher Sparey Green, for the Dorchester Excavation Committee, between 1966 and 1979 during development of the Grove Trading Estate on the eastern slopes of Poundbury Camp, Dorchester (1) (2). The numbers in square brackets below refer to the context and feature numbers used in the published report and archive (1)(2)(3).
Infant burial [D607] was a contracted foetal/neonate inhumation lying on its left side with the head to the west, buried in an irregular grave within Building R16 (1) (2). A single coffin nail was found within the grave. It was one of nine infant burials found within Building R16.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9630 Monograph: Sparey Green, C. 1987. Excavations at Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset 1966-1982. Volume 1: The Settlements. 1.
- <2> SDO9538 Monograph: Farwell, D E and Molleson, T I. 1993. Excavations at Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset 1966-1980. Volume II: The Cemeteries.
- <3> SDO10096 Excavation archive: Sparey Green, C. 1966-1979. Poundbury, Grove Trading Estate, Dorchester.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68583 91135 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 614
Record last edited
Aug 3 2010 5:36PM