Monument record MDO6663 - Roman cremation, St Nicholas's churchyard, Broadwey, Weymouth
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Summary
Pottery found in 1862 during the digging of a grave was reported as 'portions of a Roman cinerary urn'.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fragments of a Roman cinerary urn were found when digging a grave at Broadway for the late Mr Puckett who had been murdered. <1>
Broadwey: RB pottery found "while digging the grave of the late Mr Puckett" (presum. in cemetery or churchyard). <3>
(SY 66808354) A headstone reads Adam Stapleton Puckett murdered 8 July 1862. The graveyard is small and by 1865 burials were taking place in a cemetery across the road. No information was obtained about any similar finds in the area. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 490.
- <2> SDO29 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1923. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1922-1923. 44. 43.
- <3> SDO17443 Map: Rivet, A L F. Annotated record map 6". 20.5.1953.
- <3.1> SWX5292 Index: Drew. Drew Index.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 04-AUG-54.
- <5> 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. 616.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452680.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6680 8354 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 443
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452680
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Weymouth 443
Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 4:47PM
