Monument record MDO37228 - Roman burial (7941) on Southdown Ridge, Weymouth
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Summary
An inhumation burial in a coffin, one of three excavated at Southdown Ridge during archaeological work in 2008-2009 in advance of construction of the Weymouth Relief Road. The burial of a young man.
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Full Description
A grave situated within the abandoned settlement. The grave cut was 1.50m long and 0.75m wide, and was orientated SE-NW with the head at the southern end. The skeleton was that of a man between 26 and 35 years old, lying with the right arm bent at the elbow and hand by the neck, and with the legs slightly flexed to the right.
Examination of the bones revealed evidence of anaemia, dental caries, and spinal joint disease. Fourteen coffin nails were found. The filling of the grave also contained redeposited sherds of early Iron Age pottery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14013 Monograph: Brown, L, Hayden, C and Score, D. 2014. 'Down to Weymouth town by Ridgeway'. Prehistoric, Roman and later sites along the Weymouth Relief Road. 193-194.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67358 83213 (2m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 3:53PM