Monument record MDO43584 - Settlement, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
A Romano British settlement consisting of eight pits including pottery, oyster shells, animal bones, brooches and coins
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 8604) SETTLEMENT REMAINS, Romano-British, on high ground some 2 m. W. of Littleton were noted (a) when the downland was converted to arable. Eight pits about 6ft. deep and 4 ft.in diameter produced finds including pottery, oyster shells, animal bones, two brooches, and coins of Allectus and Constantine 11. Vestiges of ancient dwellings and inclosures' were observed before ploughing, and it was noted afterwards that 'the discoloration of soil consequent on human occupation extends around for many acres'. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 45.
- <2> SDO12569 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 167.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205613.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8650 0450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SE 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205613
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 4:00PM