Monument record MDO43224 - Roman shale working at Egliston Mead, Povington Farm, Steeple with Tyneham
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Summary
Occupation debris including evidence of a lathe-turned shale armlet industry seen on the surface. In 1856 the Revd J H Austen investigated the site, and found scattered armlet cores in a black earth, with one piece of finished armlet and a few pieces of pottery.
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Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 613-614. [Mapped feature: #363770 ]
- <1.1> SWX2801 Monograph: Austen, J H. 1856-7. Purbeck Papers (1856-7). 91.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455411.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8950 8050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455411
Record last edited
Oct 23 2023 11:23AM