Monument record MDO46156 - Roman burial, The Knoll, Puncknowle
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Summary
A dressed limestone block was exposed by ploughing in 1966 in an area on the east side of Puncknoll Knoll where a scatter of Romano British pottery was known. Subsequent investigation and excavation revealed three other limestone blocks and an extended male skeleton but with no grave goods. Small sherds of Romano British pottery were found in all levels of the grave fill.
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Full Description
SY 536879. A scatter of RB pottery had been known for some time in a small field on the east side of Puncknoll Knoll although the slope of the land seemed to rule out the possibility of occupation. Ploughing in 1966 exposed a dressed limestone block. Investigation found this to be one of four blocks. The ecavations which followed uncovered an extended male skeleton with no accompanying grave goods. Small sherds of RB pottery were found in all levels of the grave fill. <1>
Full excavation report. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO66 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1967. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1966. 88. 108.
- <2> SWX762 Article in serial: Bailey, C J. 1986. The Romano-British site at Walls, Puncknowle, Dorset. 107. 55-86.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450541. [Mapped feature: #635782 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 536 879 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450541
Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 1:13PM