Monument record MDO46869 - Burial in stone coffin, Verne Common Road, Portland
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Summary
A stone coffin containing human bones.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY 68597373. This was the site of one stone coffin containing human bones at a depth of about 5ft. I know nothing about the site of the other burials. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-JUN-55.
- <1.1> SDO20010 Verbal communication: King, Mr. Oral: Mr King, Deputy Surveyor, Portland UDC.
- <2> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451669. [Mapped feature: #636535 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6859 7373 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451669
Record last edited
Jul 26 2023 12:21PM
