Monument record MDO3576 - Romano British inhumation burials found near Blandford Bridge, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
Romano British inhumation burials, were found in 1833 and reported as being around a quarter of a mile due south of Blandford Bridge. The exact location of the site and the finds has not been determined on the ground. An archaeological evaluation adjacent to the east of the site was conducted during 1994 but no evidence for Romano-British activity was recovered. It is possible that the finds were made during quarrying activity and that part or all of the site has been quarried away.
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Full Description
(Area ST 884055) Romano-British inhumation burials were found in 1833, 1/4m. south of Blandford Bridge. Coins of Trajan and of the period from Maximian to Honorius, brooches, tweezers, 'spear-heads' a small glass vessel and a bronze figurine accompanied these burials and others found later. <1>
Inhumation burials, Romano British, were found in 1833. Coins of Trajan and of the period from Maximian to Honorious, broaches, tweezers, ‘spear-heads’, a small glass vessel and a bronze figurine accompanied these burials and others found later. <1>.
The exact location of the site and the finds has not been determined on the ground. An archaeological evaluation adjacent to the east of the possible site was conducted during 1994 but no evidence for Romano-British activity was recovered. It is possible that the finds were made during quarrying activity and that part or all of the site has been quarried away. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 45.
- <1.1> SDO9551 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1774. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 1st edition. 178-9.
- <1.2> SDO17709 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1834. Archaeologia 25. 25. 576-78.
- <2> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 80 NE 26.
- <3> SDO11606 Unpublished document: Dodd J. 1994. The Archaeological Evaluation of a Proposed Housing Development on Land at Blandford St Mary, Dorset.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205459.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 883 055 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 004 030
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205459
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Blandford St Mary 30
Record last edited
Feb 25 2022 10:30AM