Monument record MDO936 - Romano-British settlement, Compton Valence
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Summary
A possible Romano British occupation site with roof tile, nails and pottery.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY 58069383. During the movement of earth for a new farm road a quantity of RB pottery was found. The area was observed during subsequent cultivation and evidence of a predominantly late Roman occupation was found. The finds included fragments of roof tile, nails and much unabraded pottery.
In August 1972 a limited exploratory excavation was conducted as near to the earlier findspot as possible. Over 500 sherds of pottery were discovered along with a few nails. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO72 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1973. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1972. 94. 80.
- <2> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 72/11A/1.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 72/11A/3.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 72/11A/9.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451285.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5806 9382 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Valence; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 038 009
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451285
Record last edited
Oct 27 2023 12:42PM
