Monument record MDO31297 - Romano-British burial at Simsay, Cerne Abbas

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Summary

A burial excavated by AC archaeology during evaluation of a proposed development site in 2004. This feature consisted of a shallow grave cut aligned north west-south east containing the remains of the skeleton of an adult male. The grave contained two coffin nails but no other dating evidence, and the excavators interpreted it as being of probable Romano-British date.

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Robinson, S and Valentin, J. 2004. A Proposed School Site at Simsay, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. Results of an Archaeological Evaluation.

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Grid reference ST 6683 0132 (point)
Map sheet ST60SE
Civil Parish Cerne Abbas; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2014 3:38PM

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