Monument record MWX376 - Undated burial, North Common, Portland
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Summary
Implement and pottery of uncertain date recovered from internment.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A vessel with four small handles around its mouth; 5 1/2 high, max diameter 8, diameter of mouth 51/2. Found with an interment on NORTH COMMON adjacent to the CASTLE. This pot has since been lost. <1>
No further information was obtained upon this site during field investigation. NORTH COMMON extends to PORTLAND CASTLE according to various people consulted. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. p38.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451666.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68400 74300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 283
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451666
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 3:25PM
