Monument record MDO5504 - Romano-British burials near Castle Hill, Cranborne
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Summary
Antiquarian records say that, at some time before 1872, human skeletons and the bones of a horse were found during the digging of a pond at the foot of Castle Hill. Fragments of Roman pottery were found nearby on a separate occasion, and it is presumed that the burials are Romano-British in date.
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Full Description
Human skeletons and the bones of a horse were dug up some years before 1872, during the excavation of a pond at the base of Castle Hill, Cranborne; in a field on its west side.
In the bank by the roadside, Warne found various kinds of Roman pottery, black and grey, and part of a white patera. <1>
A pond-like hollow surrounded by trees is situated at SU 05651271. It has a diameter of 9.5 metres, and a depth of 1.6 metres, and is damp at the bottom. Although no finds were made, this appeared to be the only site which would fit Warne's description. <2>
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Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0565 1271 (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: 3 005 042
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SE 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213657
Record last edited
Aug 16 2022 4:26PM
