Monument record MDO660 - Roman occupation at Coombe Lane, Castleton
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Summary
Remains Roman buildings including stone floors and remains of rough stone wall. Finds included Roman coins and a 2nd-century brooch.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West), 63 (Monograph). SDO97.
'Remains of buildings on the E side of Sandford Road , about 1/4 mile north of the House called Dymor and nearly 1.5 mile NNW of Sherborne Abbey, were found by Mr C.E. Bean in recent years. They included fragments of stone floors and parts of a rough stone wall. The finds include coins of Tetricus and Victorinus and a 2nd century brooch.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 63.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6270 1899 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 023 038
Record last edited
Mar 15 2021 3:51PM
