Monument record MDO2859 - Romano-British settlement, West Knighton
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Summary
Samian and Romano British pottery were found here. The finds are in Dorset County Museum.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
About SY 72308708. A Samian cup, from 27, was found by Mr E.R Sykes in 1930 at his house, Littlemayne, whilst planting trees in the field to the SW of the biggest building near the three stones belonging to the stone circle (SY 78 NW 24). A fragment of samian ware was also found. the handle of an RB beaker was found in 1936 at about the same spot. Both now in Dorset Co. Museum; Acc Nos 1952.13.1 and 1952.59.1 respectively. There is no indication here of a permanment R B occupation site. Earthworks to the west of Littlemayne suggest by their form, that they are associated with the Md. Manor. <1>
The Samian cup was seen in the Dorset Co Museum. Mr E.R Sykes is deceased and no further information regarding the site of these finds was obtained during field investigation. The siting agrees with the topographical description given. Situated in a plantation. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO52 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1953. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1952. 74. 99.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 20-AUG-54.
- <3> 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. 602.
- <4> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454025.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7230 8708 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 026
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454025
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Knighton 26
Record last edited
Jan 4 2024 4:05PM