Monument record MDO6546 - Sarcophagus at Breakwater Quarries, the Grove, Portland
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Summary
Two sarcophagi were found at the Romano-British cemetery in Breakwater, Grove, Portland, in 1852.
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Full Description
Two sarcophagi were found as part of a Romano-British cemetery in the Breakwater quarries at the Grove, Portland in 1852 during quarrying works there. They were diagonally tooled of Portland stone, with 3 inch walls and ridge roofed lids about 1ft high. The smaller of the two is 6ft 3 inches long overall; the larger is 6ft 10 inches by 2ft and 1ft 6 inches high. The larger contained two skeletons head to foot, without any grave goods.(1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 697 725 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 102 A
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 102
Record last edited
Oct 13 2015 10:25AM