Find Spot record MDO6123 - Roman tiles, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
Surface finds of fragments of Roman tile, possibly tegula or box flue. This may tie in with local reports of the finding of a 'mosaic' on the site of the Cashmoor Inn to the south.
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Full Description
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1985, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984, 123 (Serial). SDO84.
‘Cursory examination of the edge of the arable immediately south of the church produced two small abraded sherds of medieval pottery, one with traces of purplish-green glaze, and fragments of Roman tile, possibly tegula or box flue (ST 976141). There are local reports of a ‘mosaic’ from the site of the Cashmoor Inn to the south (ST 975136: information from Martin Green).’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 123.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 976 141 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 020 072 A
Record last edited
Nov 19 2012 4:43PM
