Monument record MDO4289 - Romano British occupation debris and inhumations at Great Down Quarry, Marnhull
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Summary
Over twenty skeletons were found at Great Down Quarry in 1870, in 1892 a lead coffin was examined by H St George Gray. Nails and angle pieces indicated a wooden outer coffin. The skeleton was of a man about 28; by the feet were hob nails and near the waist was a Kimmeridge shale spindle whorl. Pottery and coins from Carusius to Constans were found nearby.
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Full Description
Over twenty skeletons were found at Great Down Quarry in 1870, in 1892 a lead coffin was examined by H St George Gray. Nails and angle pieces indicated a wooden outer coffin. The skeleton was of a man about 28; by the feet were hob nails and near the waist was a Kimmeridge shale spindle whorl. Pottery and coins from Carusius to Constans were found nearby.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO26 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1918. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1916-17. 38. 72-73.
- <2> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 72 SE 6.
- <3> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 160.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7936 2030 (84m by 107m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 037 068 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 11
Record last edited
Nov 4 2022 1:38PM
