Monument record MWX401 - Inhumation, The Verne, Portland
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Summary
An inhumation of uncertain date found with fragments of pottery. Quern stones and rounded stones, thought possibly to be sling stones, were found near by.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
From the VERNE a short walk brought the WALLIS, containing a human cranium, bones and fragments of pottery. Close by lay two fine querns and some rounded stones - perhaps sling stones.(1)
No further information was obtained upon this site during investigation. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX2083 Article in serial: Moule, H J. 1891. Notes on Stone Implements in the Dorset County Museum. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 12. 12. p19.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451783.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 73000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 307
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451783
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:39AM
