Monument record MDO42347 - Roman burial, Corporation Yard, Poundbury Road, Dorchester

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Summary

A burial of Roman date found in 1931. The burial was extended and lying east-west with the head at the eastern end. Objects found with the skeleton included a twisted bronze armlet and nails with traces of wood adhering to them, though to be the remains of a coffin.

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  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 582, no. 223a.

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Grid reference SY 6881 9069 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 19 2021 3:21PM

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