Find Spot record MDO47750 - Roman key, St John's Hill, Wimborne Minster
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Roman key found in a garden at Colehill, but possibly brought in turf from near Badbury. <1>
(SZ 01679986) This bronze key, now in Mr. Lock's possession, was found in the garden of 23, St. John's Hill, Wimborne, but it was almost certainly brought in turf from the area of King Down, north-east of Badbury, where much Roman material has been found. <2>
<1> Rivet, A L F, Annotated record map 6", 20.5.1953 (Map). SDO17443.
<1.1> Drew, C D, Colonel Drew's Index, Dorset County Museum (Index). SDO18316.
<2> Wrathall, Reginald, Field investigator's comments RW, F1 RW 18-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SDO18449.
<2.1> Lock, G M, Oral: G M Lock, 16 High Street, Wimborne (Verbal communication). SDO20463.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 457903 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17443 Map: Rivet, A L F. Annotated record map 6". 20.5.1953.
- <1.1> SDO18316 Index: Drew, C D. Colonel Drew's Index, Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO18449 Unpublished document: Wrathall, Reginald. Field investigator's comments RW. F1 RW 18-MAR-54.
- <2.1> SDO20463 Verbal communication: Lock, G M. Oral: G M Lock, 16 High Street, Wimborne.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457903. [Mapped feature: #637559 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0160 0015 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457903
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 11:21AM
