Find Spot record MDO19222 - Roman sword hilt from a Location at or near 48 South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
Roman sword hilt of bone found in the 1880s.
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Full Description
Roman sword hilt of bone at or near 48 South Street, Dorchester. In the Hogg collection. Museum Acc No. 1886.9.133
48A and 48B South street are occupied as commercial premises the manager of which knew nothing of the finds nor the date of the building construction. <1>
(SY 69239057) In digging foundtions of No.48A and No.48B South Street a piece of plain floor was found. It is laid down in the Museum Hall. <3>
Roman sword hilt of bone at or near 48 South Street, Dorchester. In the Hogg collection. Museum Acc No 1886.9.133. <4>
Nos.48A and 48B South Street are occupied as commercial premises the manager of which knew nothing of the finds nor the date of the
building construction. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10175 Artifact: 1886. Roman sword hilt from South Street, Dorchester.
- <2> SDO10119 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1906. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London 21. 21. 153-5.
- <3> SDO19853 Map: Acland, J E. Private 1 to 25 inch scale map and index, 1904-1932.
- <4> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <5> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 21-AUG-54.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453360.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6923 9057 (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 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453360
Record last edited
Aug 1 2023 1:47PM