Monument record MDO6531 - Burials found during the construction of The Verne , Portland
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Summary
In 1860 during the construction of the Verne Fortress, inhumation burials, thought to have been Romano-British were found in the interior of an ancient oval enclosure.
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Full Description
In 1860 during the construction of the Verne Fortress, inhumation burials, though to have been Romano-British were found in the interior of an ancient oval enclosure. A flint axe and a ball of chert, were discovered in the bank to the SW. According the RCHM account, Iron Age and Roman finds have been made to the nearby to the E and a hoard of '2,000 slingstones the size of cricket balls' came form the area in 1936. (1)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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. 504.
- --- SDO25 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1916. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1916. 37. 246.
- --- SWX8285 Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6898 7354 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 098 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 98
Record last edited
Dec 12 2018 5:38PM