Find Spot record MDO24835 - Roman Terra Nigra platter found at Chickerell

A Roman platter said to have been found in association with a cist burial. The platter was complete and identified as Terra Nigra from northern Gaul, and dating to around AD 50-85.

<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1987, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986, 177 (Serial). SDO86.

'A complete Terra Nigra platter has recently come to light in the possession of Mr P Symes of Chickerell, who very kindly allowed me to examine and record it. The platter (Figure 5) was apparently found some years ago in association with a cist burial.

Valerie Rigby has identified the platter as of Camulodunum form 16, made in northern Gaul c. 50-85 AD. It is similar to other platters found at Jordan Hill, Weymouth, but has a unique potter's stamp.

The confirmed early date of the platter underlies the early nature of the cemetery ...'

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Feb 26 2020 5:34PM