Monument record MDO3663 - Roman building and occupation debris near Charlton Barrow, Spetisbury
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Summary
Antiquarian reports of Roman pottery and other finds such as shale armlets and brooches, as well as reports of frequent finds of coins from allotments, have led to the suggestion that there may be a Roman building, possibly a villa, somwhere in the vicinity of Charlton Barrow. The site of the building has not been identified.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(ST 904033) Foundations of a 'Roman Villa' are reported within a quarter of a mile of Charlton Barrow. Finds from the site include Samian and coarse ware, two Kimmeridge shale 'amulets' and bronze brooches. <1-2>
DO 5 Listed as the possible site of a Roman villa. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 522.
- <2> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 59.
- <3> SWX1795 Bibliographic reference: Scott, E. 1993. A Gazetteer of Roman villas in Britain. Vol 1. 51.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209593.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 904 033 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Charlton Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 009 011
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209593
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Charlton Marshall 1
Record last edited
Nov 7 2023 12:08PM