Monument record MDO6539 - Three burials on the SE Glacis, Verne Hill, Portland
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Summary
A cist found in 1882, and two burials one in a cist the other with part of a Celtic bronze-mirror found in c.1878, found on the SE Glacis of the Verne.
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Full Description
Three burials found on the SE Glacis of the Verne. One cist of beach-derived Portland slabs was found in 1882, 3ft under the ground in a 'glacial drift earth'. Two other burials were found in the SE Glacis c.1878. One of these was in a cist the other had part of a Celtic bronze mirror.(1)
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 605 (Monograph). SDO150.
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
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Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6950 7340 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 100 C
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 100
Record last edited
Dec 12 2018 5:38PM
