Find Spot record MDO8091 - Roman pottery observed in stream cutting at Tyneham
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Summary
Roman pottery and bones were found here in 1860.
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Full Description
A small stream of water having been diverted from its natural course, soon worked for itself a deep channel, and then found a cutting in the soul many feet in depth. In this cutting, bones and small fragments of pottery were exposed to view. The pottery appeared to be of a Roman character, and some of the fragments were of a fine red glaze. <1>
There were no finds in the bed or sides of this stream. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. p628.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 23-JUL-52.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455450.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 88140 80310 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 039 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455450
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 4:18PM