Monument record MDO628 - Roman occupation site, Blackmarsh Farm, Castleton
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Area ST 651180) Near the large spring at Blackmarsh and south-west of it there are many traces of Romano-British occupation pottery, bits of roofing tiles etc. (1-2)
The area was under grass at the time of investigation. There were no surface finds or indications of habitation. (3)
No change since report of 15 7 55. (4)
<1> Bean, C E, 1950, Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, P78 VOL 72 - 1950 (Article in serial). SDO10284.
<2> Bean, C E, Annotated record map Corr 6", 4 July 1950 (Map). SDO16337.
<3> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1951, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950, 78 (Serial). SDO50.
<4> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 15-JUL-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<5> Phillips, A S, Various, Field Investigators Comments ASP, F2 ASP 24-NOV-77 (Unpublished document). SWX3817.
<6> National Record of the Historic Environment, 199298 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10284 Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1950. Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 72. P78 VOL 72 - 1950.
- <2> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". 4 July 1950.
- <3> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 78.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 15-JUL-55.
- <5> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 24-NOV-77.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199298.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 652 180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NE |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 023 014
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NE 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199298
Record last edited
Oct 4 2022 12:18PM
