Find Spot record MWX583 - Roman brooch found near Maiden Plantation, East Lulworth
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Summary
A Roman trumpet brooch was found near Maiden Plantation in 1932. The most common type of Roman brooch found in Britain, it derives its name from the the trumpet shape of the brooch head which contained and protected the spring. The find is in Dorset County Museum, Accession Number 1934-7-2.
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Full Description
A 1st Century AD bronze Trumpet Brooch was found 20yds from Maiden Plantation whilst laying electric mains on the Tank Corps Gunnery Range, in 1932, at a depth of 18. Classification of the brooch is Collingwood's Group R. Now in the Dorchester Museum. (Maiden Plantation centred at SY 85208084). (1)
Enquiries at Lulworth Camp revealed no information relating to this brooch. Area could not be investigated - active range. (2)
The brooch is in Dorset County Museum, Accession. No 1934-7-2. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX2608 Index: Externally held archive reference Classified Index Dorchester Museum.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 05-JAN-53.
- <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. 602.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455383.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 85200 80840 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 069
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455383
Record last edited
Oct 24 2023 4:50PM