Find Spot record MDO45575 - Roman brooch found at the Race Course, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A Roman brooch in the collection of antiquarian Henry Durden and now in the British Museum was recorded as being found at the race course on Blandford Race Down.
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Full Description
(ST 9208) A Roman brooch of the 2nd century was found at the Race Course. It is in the Durden Collection in the British Museum. (No.92.9.1-1576).
("Blandford Race Ground" is centred at ST 9208 on the OS 1st Edition 1" map). <1>
The general area of the Race Course has now been incorporated in Blandford Camp. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17443 Map: Rivet, A L F. Annotated record map 6". 26.5.53.
- <1.1> SDO18316 Index: Drew, C D. Colonel Drew's Index, Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-JAN-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209360. [Mapped feature: #635101 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 920 086 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 30
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209360
Record last edited
Feb 16 2023 2:18PM
