Find Spot record MDO41864 - Medieval decorated tile found near Goodridge Cottage, Church Lane, Portesham
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Summary
A nearly-complete medieval decorated floor tile. The tile was found near the church, and may have come from it.
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<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1987, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986, 190 (Serial). SDO86.
Mrs. G. P. Kilroy has donated to the Dorset County Museum and almost complete tile decorated with Emden No. 192, previously recorded only at Glanville's Wootton (early 16th century). It has no keys on the back, only a shallow inlay and a slight edge bevel; found outside Goodridge Cottage, Church Lane, Portesham, it may derive from the church.
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- <1>XY SDO86 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 190. [Mapped feature: #360463 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6016 8586 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 2:38PM
