Monument record MDO6583 - Romano-British cist burials, 87 Easton Street, Easton, Portland
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Summary
Two Romano-British cist graves were found while digging a foundation trench for a garage behind 87 Easton Street.
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Full Description
While digging a foundation trench for a garage behind 87 Easton Street a cist was discovered. Aligned East to West it was 450mm wide, 130mm (?) long and constructed of irregular stone slabs. The extended burial, head to the west, was very disturbed. Other human bones observed to the south west. A second cist was discovered but could not be examined. Probably Roman. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 106-107.
- <1> SWX2165 Article in serial: Keen L. 1989. Cist burial, Portland. Vol 111. p107.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868629.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69150 72120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 131
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 63
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868629
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 10:53AM