Monument record MDO45453 - Romano-British burials, Witchampton
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Summary
Some time before 1868 workment found several buried skeletons in a field described as adjoining the Roman villa at Witchampton. The exact location of this discovery is not known.
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Full Description
In the parish of WITCHAMPTON and in the field adjoining The Roman villa (ST 90 NE 16) some workmen came upon several buried skeletons. <1>
No information was gained during fieldwork about these burials. As they were possibly found close by the site of a Roman Villa it is possible that they may represent RB burials. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed. 478.
- <2> SWX3791 Unpublished document: Work, R L B. 1954. Field Investigators Comments RLBW. F1 RLBW 29-MAR-54.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209285.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9653 0585 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Witchampton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209285
Record last edited
Feb 2 2023 4:39PM