Monument record MWX399 - Roman burial, Portland
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Summary
A Roman inhumation accompanied by an Iron dagger, two rings, a cup ,a bowl, flint balls and two black vessels was found in 1888. The finds were deposited at Dorchester Museum.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Found in 1888 at the East side of the island: an inhumation burial with an iron dagger, two iron rings, two black vessels, a drinking cup and a bowl, and three flint balls. The objects are now in Dorchester Museum. (1)
No further information was obtained during field investigation. The curator of Dorchester Museum could not be consulted. The finds would appear to have been Roman.(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. p32-45.
- <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 SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR.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. 451771.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68978 72003 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 305
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451771
Record last edited
Jan 1 2024 8:14AM