Find Spot record MDO6697 - Roman finds from Monksdene, Dorchester Road, Melcombe Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
Roman pottery and a coin were found in the garden here before 1914.
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Full Description
Two small jaw, crosshatched, black, one with a slight rim, bought by Dorset County Museum : also RB pottery, all from 98-117) found just before 1914 by Geoffrey Symes at the end of the lawn at Monksdene, Dorchester Rd. <1>
(SY 68028023) Monksdene is 70.0 metres due south of MS Weymouth 1. The present occupiers could not be contacted, but from local enquiries it was ascertained that it was previously the residence of Mr Symes. There is a small lawn at the back and at the front of the house. No further information was obtained upon the finds. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO29 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1923. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1922-1923. 44. 40-41.
- <1> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. 40-41.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 12-AUG-54.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452641.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68020 80230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 000 476
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452641
Record last edited
Dec 10 2022 4:26PM