Monument record MDO7465 - Iron Age/Romano-British occupation at Rempstone, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Loweer half of a rotary quern and part probably of an upper stone, both of hearthstone, were found after ploughing in the field west of the hall. A few Romano-British sherds have also been found here.
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Full Description
The lower half of a rotary quern and part probably of an upper stone, both of heathstone, were found after ploughing in the field W of the Hall, the former at about 99068249. A few Romano-British sherds have been found here; a waste core from a turned shale armlet comes from the stream in the grounds of the hall (99168246). <1>
SY 99068249 & 99168246. Rempstone. Occupation debris comes from Rempstone Hall and neighbourhood. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO63 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1964. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1963. 85. 103-104.
- <2> 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. 598.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456838.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9916 8246 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 228
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456838
Record last edited
Apr 21 2023 4:44PM
