Monument record MDO2086 - Possible Romano-British burials, Portesham Farm, Portesham
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Summary
Human remains found in 1858 and recorded on Ordnance Survey maps. They are possibly Roman.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In the course of constructing a deep drain in the year 1858, Mr Manfield came across a number of skeletons, and, from the regular way in which they were deposited, it was supposed that this was an old burying place. It confirms the tradition of Old Portisham. <1>
The site indicated above now grass covered, is on the east side of a metalled track to the farm buildings. No information was obtained upon these burials during field investigation. The field Old Portisham, centred at SY60958632, yielded no evidence of occupation, and was about to be ploughed. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8217 Monograph: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Object Name Book (ONB) reference. 1901 8.
- <1.1> SDO20355 Verbal communication: Manfield, W Hardy. 1901. Oral: Mr W Hardy Manfield (local landowner).
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 19-APR-55.
- <4> 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. 604.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6117 8607 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 090 079
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 40
Record last edited
Dec 14 2023 10:02AM