Find Spot record MDO29951 - Roman compasses from Somerleigh Court, Dorchester
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Summary
A pair of Roman bronze compasses with a chi-rho stamp was found at Somerleigh Court, Dorchester in the late nineteenth century.
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Full Description
A pair of bronze compasses found at Somerleigh Court, Dorchester in the late nineteenth century and now in the Dorset County Museum, have a stamped possible chi-rho motif on one of the legs. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 159.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6907 9050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 21 2013 1:17PM
