Monument record MDO7876 - Cist burial of decapitated woman, Kimmeridge bay, Steeple
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Summary
Burial of an arthritic, elderly woman who had been decapitated. In a limestone cist.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107.
- --- 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. 608.
- --- SDO47 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1948. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1947. 69. 33-41.
- --- SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 139-141.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9060 7923 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 018 031 A
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Kimmeridge 31
Record last edited
Jun 16 2021 2:26PM
