Monument record MDO6150 - Romano-British settlement, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A number of pits found around 1834, said to contain Romano-British pottery and other objects, and interpreted as a probable settlement. The pits were reported as being in the 'common field' of Sturminster Marshall, but their exact location is not clear.
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Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed.
- <2> SDO10094 Monograph: Warne, C. 1872. Ancient Dorset.
- <3> SDO63 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1964. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1963. 85. 105.
- <4> SDO64 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1965. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1964. 86. 115.
- <5> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 611.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 934 991 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 048
Record last edited
May 29 2019 11:11AM
