Monument record MDO4198 - Roman cemetery, Langton Long Blandford
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Summary
About twenty burials disturbed during construction of an agricultural building. The burials were described as being extended, randomly oriented and not inter-cutting. Nails, presumed to be coffin nails, were found, and the cemetery is interpreted as being of Roman date.
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Full Description
Roman burial found near Lophill Farm at ST 9070 0478. The burials were cut into chalk sometimes to a depth of 0.3m. They were extended and randomly orientated, some in discrete groups over an area of some 500 sq metres. The burials were cut into a lynchet which may be a continuation of the fields associated with Buzbury Rings. No grave-goods were found other than coffin nails, but their presence suggests a Roman date. Located during turf-stripping, no excavation was undertaken. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9070 0478 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Long Blandford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 032 015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 114
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 911597
Record last edited
Feb 14 2023 4:36PM