Monument record MDO45171 - Roman villa, Cattistock
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Summary
The antiquarian Charles Warne reported that Roman tiles and plaster were found when the church was restored, and that he himself had found 'fragmental remains' in the field between the village and Castle Hill. He concluded that a Roman villa was located somewhere in the vicinity. Visits by Ordnance Survey fieldworkers found no evidence.
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Full Description
Site of a "Roman villa" found not far from the church, and when the church was restored Roman tiles and plaster were found built into it, Warne himself found R. "fragmental remains" in the field between the village & his "Castra" 1/3 mile to NE [i.e. Castle Hill). <1>
"I have no knowledge of a Roman building, found in Cattistock". The church was restored in AD 1857. <2>
No information was obtained, concerning this building, from enquiries made locally and no remains were observed incorporated into the structure of the church. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1971 Monograph: Warne, C. 1872. Ancient Dorset (2nd Edition). 148.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 07-JAN-55.
- <2.1> SDO19114 Verbal communication: Deane, the Revd. Oral: The Rev Deane, The Rectory, Cattistock.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F2 GCS 07-JAN-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450645.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5925 9978 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Cattistock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450645
Record last edited
Dec 23 2022 11:41AM