Monument record MDO45840 - Romano-British cist burial, Swanage
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Summary
A Romano-British inhumation within a cist was found in 1860.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(Approx. SZ 022780) A Cist-vaen was unearthed about 50 years ago, containing one skeleton of full size, at the south-west corner of Newton Grounds belonging to Sir Charles Robinson, 766 yards from the playing field to the west (presumably the Cricket Ground shown at SZ 029781 on OS 6" 1929). <1>
No additional information obtained during field investigation. <2>
SZ 022780. Approx. site of skeleton in cist (with sub-ref to Authy 1). <3>
A cist with adult inhumation was found in this area of the Iron Age/ Romano-British settlement at SZ 020 783 - see SZ 07 NW 7, circa 1860. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3274 Monograph: Hardy W M. 1910. Old Swanage (1910). 12.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-SEP-52.
- <3> SWX8351 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 1964.
- <4> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 612, No 95.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457463. [Mapped feature: #635397 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0220 7800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457463
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Swanage 95
Record last edited
Apr 14 2023 4:43PM