Monument record MWX3672 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field T, Roman inhumations, pits and quarry
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Summary
Two inhumations, five pits and a possible quarry in Field T
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Two graves bounded by partial narrow gullies. Skeletal remains destroyed by acidic soils although body stains were apparent in the bases of both. Coffin nails were retrieved from both graves and hobnails found at the foot end (from the soles of boots or shoes, a pagan rite to enable the deceased to walk to the underworld). Also excavated five pits and a stepped rectangular area c. 20m x 25m interpreted as a gravel quarry (1)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (13)
- Part of: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age and Romano-British activity (Monument) (MWX748)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field B and D Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3366)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field C, Iron Age and Roman linears, scoops and burnt flint (Monument) (MWX2809)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3617)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Late Iron Age or Roman enclosure (Monument) (MWX3611)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field G, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3636)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field H, Iron Age and Roman linears and pits (Monument) (MWX3654)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field N, Roman cremations and pits (Monument) (MWX3673)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field R, Iron Age and Roman ditch, pits, postholes and enclosure (Monument) (MWX3659)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field Z, Roman pottery production centre (Monument) (MWX3524)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields E and P, Iron Age pits (Monument) (MWX3570)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields J and T, Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3664)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age/Roman field system (Monument) (MWX3565)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9402 8818 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 081
Record last edited
Dec 22 2003 8:31AM
