Monument record MDO8260 - Cist burial at Newlands Farm, West Lulworth
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Summary
A Romano-British cist burial was found at Newlands Farm during work to repair a water pipe. Excavations by L J Keen and R N R Peers revealed a small skeleton, thought to be a young male. The remains of iron studs around the feet suggested that the body had been buried with its boots, and a fragment of pottery indicated a 3rd or 4th-century date for the burial.
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Full Description
A burial in a cist grave aligned North-South was discovered in a field (near Newlands Farm) at SY81108114, a single fragment of New Forest Ware pottery suggests a C3rd/C4th date. (Probably associated with SY 88 SW 43). <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 150-151.
- <1> SWX2700 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1983. A Roman Cist-Burial at West Lulworth. Vol 105. 150-151.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887554.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 81100 81140 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 056
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887554
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 4:30PM