Find Spot record MDO47836 - Roman or medieval key, Cheselbourne
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Summary
Possible Roman or medieval key found in Cheselbourne. The exact location of this find is not known.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A key, probably 14th century, has been found at Cheselbourne. The ward is of iron and corroded, the handle is of bronze. (1)
On display at Dorset County Museum, Dorchester, and classified as Roman. Acc. No. 1858.4.11.(2)
Col. Drew of the Museum, arrived at the conclusion that the key was Roman. No further information was obtained on the find site. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3472 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1872. Archaeological Journal 29. 29. 299 Illustration.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 28-OCT-54.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 25-AUG-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7650 9950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 044 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454565
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 4:06PM