Monument record MDO6532 - Inhumation cemetery, North Common, Portland
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Summary
A total of 20 skeletons were found around 1855 during reservoir construction and drain laying five years later revealed several cists containing skeletons, two iron ingots, two second century coins, a beaker and a disc brooch. A probable Roman cemetery.
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Full Description
During the making of the old reservoir in North Common about 1855, 20 skeletons in cramped or sitting posture were found. Drain laying about five years later uncovered several cists containing skeletons, and nails were found with one of the cists. Two iron ingots, two 2nd century coins, a handled bead-rimmed beaker and an enamelled disc-brooch were also recovered. <1>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> 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. 605.
- <1.1> SWX2111 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1866. Archaeological Journal 23. 23. p75.
- <1.2> SWX1984 Article in serial: Buckman, J. 1868. Ancient remains found on the Isle of Portland. Vol 25. 52-3, 56-7.
- <1.3> SWX4489 Monograph: Damon, R. 1884. Geology of Weymouth. p240-2.
- <1.4> SWX4488 Monograph: C King Warry. 1908. Old Portland Traditions. p35.
- <1.5> SDO29 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1923. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1922-1923. 44. 35-36.
- <1.6> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. 35-6,38,46,48.
- <2> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451824.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: A stone sarcophagus by the Police Station, Verne Common Road, Portland (Monument) (MDO6536)
- Parent of: Burial in stone coffin, Verne Common Road, Portland (Monument) (MDO46869)
- Parent of: Portland: Cists found at North Common (Monument) (MWX3503)
- Parent of: Roman burial found on Verne Common Road (formerly Zigzag Road), Portland (Monument) (MDO6534)
- Parent of: Roman burials at Verne Common Road (formerly Zigzag Road), Portland (Monument) (MWX3504)
- Parent of: Roman burials from Verne Common Road, Portland (Monument) (MDO6533)
- Parent of: Roman finds from North Common, Portland (Find Spot) (MWX3502)
- Parent of: Two Roman burials at the foot of Verne Common Road, Portland (Monument) (MDO6535)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68770 74290 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 099 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451824
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 99
Record last edited
Jun 12 2023 6:56AM