Find Spot record MDO47561 - Roman finds, Woodlands
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Summary
On July 18th 1778 some labourers dug up at Woodlands fragments of a large earthen vessel, which contained some Roman brass penates, rings and brooches. The exact find spot is not known.
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Full Description
July 18th 1778, some labourers dug up at Woodlands, near Cranborne, fragments of a large earthen vessel, which contained some brass penates, rings, fibulae & etc but the steward seized the whole. The bronze dagger [See Dorset 16SW3] was found near here. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigations. The Shaftsbury Estates - which own much of the land in the area - were consulted but proved of no assistance. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed. 156.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-FEB-54.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 14-MAY-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213024.
Finds (3)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0407 0890 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NW |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NW 4
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213024
Record last edited
Dec 15 2023 10:20AM