Monument record MDO3943 - Roman pit, Hazelbury Bryan
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Summary
A feature observed in 1976 during works by British Gas, and interpreted as a possible pit. The Romano British pit was partially excavated containing black soil with charcoal, pottery including Samian, bronze slag and bone fragments.
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Full Description
ST 761080. A pit-like feature containing Romano-British pottery at Hazelbury Bryan is reported by British Gas Corporation. <1>
(ST761086) Partially excavated, the pit fill consisted of a black soil containing charcoal, pottery (including Samian ware, bronze slag and bone fragments. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 57.
- <2> SDO16637 Monograph: Catherall, P, Barnett, M, and McClean, H. 1984. The Southern Gas Feeder: the Archaeology of a Gas Pipeline. 196.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201775.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 761 080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NE |
| Civil Parish | Hazelbury Bryan; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 024 042
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 NE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201775
Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 10:13AM