Find Spot record MDO19516 - Roman key found in the grounds of Sherborne School during 1903
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Summary
A Roman key was found during excavations in the grounds of Sherborne School during 1903.
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Full Description
A Roman Key was found during excavations in the grounds of Sherborne School in 1903 (Bean 1951).
This findspot has been mapped on The Slype, Sherborne Abbey, because another discovery took place there in the same year. It is by no means clear that the key was found in this precise spot. It could have been recovered from anywhere within the grounds of Sherborne School.
Bean, C E, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: C E Bean, Letter 8 November 1951 (Verbal communication). SDO17480.
Penn, K J, 1980, Historic Towns in Dorset (Monograph). SWX1202.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 63798 16509 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199461
Record last edited
Oct 29 2025 3:25PM
