Monument record MWX394 - Tessellated pavement, Portland
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Summary
Alleged discovery of a tessellated pavement- not confirmed.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pieces of evident Roman pottery, part of a tessellated pavement, and some personal ornaments, have from time to time been found in different parts of Portland. I am sorry to be able to do little more than mention these, as, although there is good evidence of these things having been found, through want of appreciation they have gradually become lost. (1)
When I took over this museum there was a piece of grey substance about 1/8 thick attached to a portion of three-ply-wood. It had a design scratched on it and it was labelled TESSELLATED PAVEMENT. The exhibit was accidentally destroyed. It may have been wall plaster. (2)
No further information was obtained on the alleged tessellated pavement. If such a pavement had been found it would almost certainly have been recorded and the information obtained during field recording. (3)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1995 Article in serial: 1872. Journal of the British Archaeological Association Vol 28 Clifton. Vol 28. p32.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-JUN-55.
- <2.1> SWX8243 Verbal communication: Lidbetter. 1955. Oral: Mr Lidbetter Caretaker Portland Museum 2.6.55.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451746.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 72000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 300
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451746
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:36AM