Monument record MWX395 - Romano-British burial with hinged collar, Portland
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Summary
A Roman-British burial with Samoan ware and a hinged collar dated c AD100 were found at Portland.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[MARGINAL] A late Celtic hinged collar of AD 100 or later was found in PORTLAND in a grave with a Samoan bowl. (1)
No further information was obtained upon this site or the finds during field investigation. (2)
The collar is unusually flat, the principal prominence being the 2 knots in front. It has scrolls in relief and holes into which coral or glass plates may have been fixed. It fastens by means of a hinge at the back and a catch in front. Presented to the British Museum by Mr Luff in 1889. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. p32-45.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <3> SWX2067 Article in serial: Franks, A W. 1895. Archaeologia 54. Vol 54. p496.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451751.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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: 4 001 301
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451751
Record last edited
Jan 1 2024 8:04AM