Find Spot record MWX634 - Iron Age/Romano-British shale cores, Clavells Hard, Kimmeridge
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Summary
Iron Age/Romano-British shale cores
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Full Description
Kimmeridge `coal money has been recorded from Clavells Hard (centred SY 92057775). The Kimmeridge coal, dipping to the east, passes into the sea about 200 yards east of the headland at Clavells Hard. <1>
No information regarding the site of these finds was obtained during field investigation. There were no surface finds in the area. <2>
An abundance of Iron Age/Romano-British shale cores found at Kimmeridge, Smedmore in approximately 1768. (Sited from Fig.9. p.68). <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX2587 Map: Calkin, J B. 1949. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949).
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 29-JUL-52.
- <3> SWX1210 Article in serial: Calkin, J B. 1953. Kimmeridge Coal Money The Romano-British Shale Armlet Industry. Vol 75. p68-71.
- <4> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 523.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456538.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92050 77750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Kimmeridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 012 037
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NW 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456538
Record last edited
Apr 30 2024 4:08PM
