Monument record MDO6670 - Inhumation burials, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth
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Summary
Inhumation burials and occupation debris were found east of the waterworks, on a south facing slope below the 100 ft contour, in 1939. Two burials, lying east-west on right side with legs flexed. One had a bead rimmed bowl near the head, with sherds, shale fragments and two bronze broaches, one a plate broach of the second half of the first century, in the grave fill. The second had a bead rimmed bowl near the head and hob nails at the feet. The grave fill contained sherds and a bronze needle. A third burial was located but not excavated.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7067 8393 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 448
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Weymouth 448
Record last edited
Dec 22 2023 2:49PM