Monument record MWX415 - Embanked circular enclosure, Southwell, Portland
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Summary
Embanked circular enclosure and Roman pottery and iron implements found. The enclosure was reported as being still visible in 1872.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large quantities of evidently Roman pottery and some iron implements were found within a circular embanked enclosure, still visible in 1872, near Southwell, Portland (SY 6870). <1-3>
Not located. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX2005 Serial: G E Eliot. 1872. Journal of the British Archaeological Association 28. Vol 28. 33.
- <2> SWX2116 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H (Compiler). 1964. Archaeological Notes and News for 1963: Recent Discoveries and Accessions; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 85. 101.
- <3> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 608.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 28-JUL-80.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451829.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68000 70000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 317
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451829
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 6:18AM