Monument record MDO3090 - Romano British settlement at Dairy House, Winterborne Herringston
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Summary
Excavation for a silage clamp in 1992 revealed human remains and Roman finds and structures. Limited observations during construction followed by small-scale excavation revealed part of a Romano-British settlement, including a corn drying kiln.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'Corn-Drying Oven
Found at Herringston Dairy House during construction of a silage clamp in summer 1992. Visited by Peter J. Woodward, who recorded the oven, and took samples for mollusca and macro plant remains. The drier had a single flue and double stack, was associated with New Forest wares and probably late Roman (3rd century) in date. See parish file for interim report'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO92 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1993. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1992. 114. 249.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6944 8860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Herringston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 129 008
Record last edited
Apr 8 2013 5:05PM