Find Spot record MDO8092 - Inhumation burial in a covered stone cist, Worbarrow bay, Tyneham
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Summary
Roman pottery and bones were found here in 1860.
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Full Description
Roman Pottery found A.D. 1860 (NAT). (1) 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. (2) There were no finds in the bed or sides of this stream. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902 edition OS map.
- <2> 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.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 23-JUL-52.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8814 8039 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| 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 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 22
Record last edited
Dec 24 2021 11:04AM