Monument record MDO31297 - Romano-British burial at Simsay, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
A burial excavated by AC archaeology during evaluation of a proposed development site in 2004. This feature consisted of a shallow grave cut aligned north west-south east containing the remains of the skeleton of an adult male. The grave contained two coffin nails but no other dating evidence, and the excavators interpreted it as being of probable Romano-British date.
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Full Description
<1> Robinson, S and Valentin, J, 2004, A Proposed School Site at Simsay, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. Results of an Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SDO10649.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10649 Unpublished document: Robinson, S and Valentin, J. 2004. A Proposed School Site at Simsay, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. Results of an Archaeological Evaluation.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6683 0132 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2014 3:38PM
