EDO4484 - Fairfield, Dorchester

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Location

Grid reference SY 69127 90244 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE

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Date

1878

Description

Edward Cunnington is reported to have seen a 'well-made Roman mortar floor' in the foundation trench for the new wall 'at the north-east corner of the new fair ground in Dorchester' (1). In addition, some samian and black burnished ware pottery was found, together with an enamelled copper alloy belt plate of Roman military type (1)(2)(3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 570, no. 211.
  • <2> Article in serial: Buckman, J. 1878. Notes on a pendant from Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 2.
  • <3> Article in serial: Webster, G. 1958. 'The Roman military advance under Ostorius Scapula' Archaeological Journal. 115. p79, no.88.

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Dec 6 2023 7:31PM

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