Monument record MDO6552 - Burial in a chamber at Coombefield Quarries, Weston, Portland
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Summary
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Full Description
A corbelled stone beehive chamber discovered in 1897 is alleged to have contained human remains. (1)
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1898, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 128-129 (Serial). SDO12.
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1899, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 120-121 (Serial). SDO13.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 607 (Monograph). SDO150.
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO12 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1898. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 19. 128-129.
- --- SDO13 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1899. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 20. 120-121.
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 607.
- --- SWX8285 Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6890 7060 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 105 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 105
Record last edited
Aug 11 2016 4:41PM
