Find Spot record MDO44916 - Stone gaming piece, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
A smooth, thin oval stone disc gaming piece from Gussage St Michael is in the Dorset Museum. It is described as a Romano-British "counter of draughtsman". The findspot is unknown, and the object was discovered prior to 1896.
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Full Description
"Presented by Rev J. WARD Mus No 1896/9/1. From Gussage St Michael. R B counter of draughtsman." Smooth, thin oval stone disc. t.13" Diam. .8" x .7". <1>
No information was obtained during field investigation regarding this find. It was not viewed in the Dorset County Museum. <2>
<1> Drew, C D, Colonel Drew's Index, Dorset County Museum (Index). SDO18316.
<2> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 30-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 210064 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9849 1150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210064
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 3:49PM
