Monument record MDO664 - Romano-British settlement, Bradford Abbas
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Summary
Surface finds of Roman material and evidence of kilns were found in a field on the north side of East Hill at some time before 1878 and reported on by Professor Buckman. Further investigation revealed stone-paved floors and at least five kilns. Finds included stone roofing slates, querns, Kimmeridge shale bracelets, and black and red coarse pottery.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO16498 Article in serial: Buckman, J. 1878. On some Diggings at East Farm, Bradford Abbas; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Field Club.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 30.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6035 1470 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 023 042
Record last edited
Sep 23 2021 9:34AM
