Find Spot record MWX4856 - Roman Legionary belt plate found at Greenhill, Weymouth
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Summary
A Roman legionary belt plate. One of several objects in the Durden collection at the British Museum, believed to come from Greenhill.
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Full Description
Several objects in the Durden collection at the British Museum, believed to come from Greenhill (SY 683802), include a Celtic bronze collar and tankard handle and a Roman legionary belt plate. There is however another Greenhill not far away (SY 696842). British Museum Accession No. 92.9-1 1707. (3-4)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- 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.
- <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.
- <1> SWX2289 Monograph: British Museum Early Iron Age Guide. p115.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-AUG-54.
- <4> SWX2293 Monograph: Sieveking G (ed ). 1971. Prehistoric and Roman Studies. p149, illus.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6800 8000 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 627
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: wx4856
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 26
Record last edited
Nov 30 2022 3:43PM