Monument record MDO3879 - Romano-British burial, Badge House, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham
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Summary
A Romano-British inhumation was discovered near Badge House, Gillingham, during the cutting of a pipe trench in 1976. The skeleton was subsequently excavated by members of the Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group (SDAG). The skeleton was oriented with the head to north and hobnails were recovered from the feet. A metal object may have been a knife.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 56.
- <2> SDO11481 Article in serial: Moore W F and Ross M S. 1989. The Romano-British Settlement, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 111.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8006 2620 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 104
Record last edited
Apr 16 2014 3:37PM