Monument record MDO32371 - Midden deposits, Jordan Hill, Overcombe, Weymouth and Portland

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Midden deposits associated with the Roman-period temple or cemetery on Jordan Hill

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Deposits of quantities of bones of 'bird, sheep and oxen, the latter chiefly of bulls' were found near the temple and cemetery site on Jordan Hill and were said to have been removed by farmers for manure (1).


<1> The Times, 16 September 1844 (Serial). SWX3285.

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  • <1> Serial: The Times. 16 September 1844.

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Grid reference SY 6988 8211 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY68SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

May 5 2016 5:24PM

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