Find Spot record MWX431 - Romano-British mirror handle, Portland
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Summary
Romano-British mirror handle.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mirror sited to Portland from OS 1:10000 1978) In 1875, a mirror handle was found 2.5 ft deep in clay, and came into the possession of the Prison Governor. The disc appears to bear no engraving and the handle is a simple loop with collar and splayed ends holding the plate. It also has a ring applied to the plate between the splayed ends. Now in the Coburg Museum. (1)
<1> Society of Antiquaries of London, 1909, Archaeologia 61, p336-337 Illus. (Serial). SWX2162.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868344 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 73000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 335
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868344
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:42AM
