Monument record MDO3679 - Burials at 'Volendam', Church Lane, Charlton Marshall
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Summary
At least two, possibly three, inhumations of unknown date but thought most likely to be prehistoric.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A skull was discovered in the garden of ‘Volendam’ in about 1980. In 1988 a skeleton was excavated, and in 1996, a further fragmentary skeleton was found; this may be connected with the first skull discovered.
Probable prehistoric inhumation located during building works and subsequently excavated. <1>
In 1988 a human skull was found in the garden of Volendam, Church Lane, Charlton Marshall. Subsequent excavations located a grave containing an extended inhumation orientated west-east, with two flint nodules situated on either side of the head supporting the skull. No dating evidence was recorded, prehistoric pottery and antler was recovered from the grave fill. The burial is possibly Saxon in date due to the use of stone supporting the head. This technique has been recorded in some late Saxon burials. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11592 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1997. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1996. 118. 145.
- <2> SDO17464 Unpublished document: Cherryson, A K. 2006. Gazetteer of Early Medieval Sites. 22.
- <3> SDO88 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 145.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1093358.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8958 0365 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Charlton Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 009 024
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SE 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1093358
Record last edited
Mar 11 2022 2:00PM