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. The record for this monument has been enhanced with support from Wessex Water.

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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> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 138-139.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1958. 80. 106-107.
  • <3> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 61.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209644.

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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

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Feb 11 2023 7:58AM

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