Find Spot record MDO8092 - Inhumation burial in a covered stone cist, Worbarrow bay, Tyneham

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Summary

Roman pottery and bones were found here in 1860.

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Full Description

Roman Pottery found A.D. 1860 (NAT). (1) A small stream of water having been diverted from its natural course, soon worked for itself a deep channel, and then found a cutting in the soul many feet in depth. In this cutting, bones and small fragments of pottery were exposed to view. The pottery appeared to be of a Roman character, and some of the fragments were of a fine red glaze. (2) There were no finds in the bed or sides of this stream. (3)


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1902 edition OS map (Map). SWX1540.

<2> Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds), 1861, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1, p628 (Monograph). SWX4496.

<3> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 23-JUL-52 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902 edition OS map.
  • <2> Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. p628.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 23-JUL-52.

Finds (1)

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Location

Grid reference SY 8814 8039 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY88SE
Civil Parish Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 039 B
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 22

Record last edited

Dec 24 2021 11:04AM

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