Monument record MDO43309 - Roman burials at Gannetts Quarry, Marnhull
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Summary
Human remains were found at the quarry in 1871 during digging for road material. Reports suggest that these were inhumation burials placed in regular close ranks. The burials appear to have been extended and aligned east to west.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The Rev H Place (local incumbent from 1778 until his death in 1828) reported that at Gannet Quarry large quantities of human bones were found when it was dug for road material. The inhumations were generally 5 feet to 6 feet beneath the surface, extended in an east to west direction, and placed in regular close ranks. <1>
Gannetts Quarry. "Human remains of the Roman period have also been found in this quary" (the previous entry describes discoveries at Great Down Quarry ST 72 SE 6). <3>
This quarry has been infilled and is now a pasture field. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 326-7.
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500. Dorset VII.7 Surveyed: 1886, Published: 1887.
- <3> SDO17452 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Object Name Book reference revision. 1902.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 03-AUG-78.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202188. [Mapped feature: #632417 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7948 1966 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 NE 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202188
Record last edited
May 13 2022 3:00PM