Find Spot record MDO44755 - Roman antefix from Cattistock
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Summary
A Roman antefix given to the Dorset County Museum in 1944, said to have been found at Cattistock. The exact findspot is not known.
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Full Description
Roman antefix found at Cattistock and given by Mr Kellaway of W. Knighton Acc No. 1944.26.1
The antefix is of terracotta; the top half is missing. Longest Diameter. 4 1/4". <1>
No further information was obtainable at the Dorset Co. Museum during recording, or in the field. It seems likely that this object is associated with the Ro. villa (site unknown) of Cattistock. [SY 59 NE 14]. <2>
A Roman antefix with winged, bearded head, from Cattistock, SY5999, is in Dorchester Museum. <3>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 11-MAR-55.
- <1.1> SWX1315 Unpublished document: Dorset County Museum. Dorset County Museum Accessions Book.
- <1.2> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 14-MAY-55.
- <3> SDO17755 Monograph: Green, M J. 1976. A Corpus of Religious Material from the Civilian Areas of Roman Britain. 200.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 195873. [Mapped feature: #634165 ]
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884500. [Mapped feature: #634165 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 594 996 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Cattistock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 SE 20
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 57
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 195873
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884500
Record last edited
Jun 15 2023 5:06PM