Monument record MDO5495 - Roman building at Holwell, Cranborne
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Summary
Evidence of at least one Roman building situated on low ground near the river Crane below Jordan Hill was found in 1867. Wake Smart describes two areas of red tesselated pavement, and various finds of high quality pottery, including Samian ware, and small metal objects. This suggests a building of some status, possibly a villa, Wake Smart speculates that it may be a shrine as it is close to a spring.
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Type and Period (1)
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Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO15380 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1887. Archaeological Journal XLIV. 44. 395-6.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 15.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213683.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0729 1262 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 005 033
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213683
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Cranborne 33
Record last edited
Aug 19 2022 1:24PM
