Find Spot record MWX431 - Romano-British mirror handle, Portland

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Romano-British mirror handle.

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Mirror sited to Portland from OS 1:10000 1978) In 1875, a mirror handle was found 2.5 ft deep in clay, and came into the possession of the Prison Governor. The disc appears to bear no engraving and the handle is a simple loop with collar and splayed ends holding the plate. It also has a ring applied to the plate between the splayed ends. Now in the Coburg Museum. (1)

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  • <1> Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1909. Archaeologia 61. Vol 61. p336-337 Illus..
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868344.

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Grid reference SY 69000 73000 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 335
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 60
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868344

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May 17 2024 11:42AM

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