Find Spot record MDO2666 - Roman pottery sherds, West Cliff, Symondsbury
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Summary
Roman pottery sherds, animal bones and carbonised corn were exposed during a cliff fall.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In a cliff fall, Roman pottery sherds, animal bones, and carbonised corn grains were exposed. The finds are at HIGHER STURTHILL, SHIPTON GORGE, BRIDPORT. <1>
The site is also recorded by the DCF MAD. <2>
<1> Farrar, R A H, 1956, Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 and 1954, 93 (Article in serial). SWX1317.
<1.1> Butcher, W, 1957, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6, 25.11.57 (Map). SWX1368.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Structure 16 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 450176 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1317 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1956. Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 and 1954. Vol 76. 93.
- <1.1> SWX1368 Map: Butcher, W. 1957. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 25.11.57.
- <2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Structure 16.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450176.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 45090 90830 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Symondsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 111 034
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 35
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450176
Record last edited
Jan 4 2023 4:55PM
