Monument record MDO19380 - Prison Burial Ground, Dorchester; Roman building
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Summary
Part of a Roman mosaic was found in the Prison Burial Ground in 1841. This mosaic was described as having a lozenge pattern of large tesserae in blue, white and red. Another mosaic was said to have been found close by several years earlier.
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Full Description
Part of a Roman mosaic was found in the Prison Burial Ground in 1841. This mosaic was described as having a lozenge pattern of large tesserae in blue, white and red. Another mosaic was said to have been found close by several years earlier.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO10182 Monograph: Cosh, S R and Neal, D S. 2005. Roman Mosaics of Britain. Volume II South-west Britain. 108.
- --- 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. p568, Dorchester no. 209a.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6922 9085 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 804
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 209a
Record last edited
Mar 21 2011 10:25AM