Monument record MDO5993 - Roman occupation, Shapwick
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Summary
Roman pit and occupation debris from High Street, Shapwick, just south of the Badbury Rings to Dorchester Roman road included first- and second century pottery, a stamped mortarium by DECANIVS and a coin of Claudius.
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Full Description
A Roman pit and occupation debris were discovered in 1954 at ST 94190190 in a cess pit at the rear of No. 1 Bungalow, High Street, Shapwick. 1st and 2nd century pottery including samian ware, a bronze coin of Claudius, a rim fragment of a mortarium, and three pieces of Medieval pottery were found. The finds are in theDorset County Museum (Acc. Nos 1954. 10 and 1954. 19). <1-3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 138-139.
- <2> SDO58 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1958. 80. 106-107.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 61.
- <4> SDO14228 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209644.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9419 0190 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 033
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209644
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shapwick 33
Record last edited
Feb 11 2023 7:58AM