Monument record MDO2087 - Cist burials at 34a Black Down Cottage, Front St, Portesham
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Summary
Two cist burials were found in the garden of 34a Black Down Cottage, Front St, Portesham in 1975.
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Full Description
Two adjoining Romano-British cist burials, discovered in 1975 outside the back door of Black Down Cottage, 34A Front Street, Portesham (SY 603860), were excavated by J. Bailey at the invitation of the occupier, Mr W Roper.
The cists, of stone slabs, were aligned east north east and north east, and each contained the skeleton of a child. In one were some sherds of Romano-British coarse ware and a piece of Samian, and late Medieval sherds were found in the soil above the cists. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 603 860 (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: 1 090 080
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 82
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452526
Record last edited
Nov 14 2023 11:45AM