Monument record MDO867 - Romano British burial, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the widening of Lyscombe Farm drive in 1960 a Romano-British burial was discovered at ST 73550099, about 2.0ft below the existing ground surface. It comprised a fine urn with countersunk handles, containing human bones, with a small basin resting on top of the urn. The deposit was covered by a Romano/British tile.
The find was removed to Dorchester Museum (Accession no 1963-13, 1-3) where it was dated at between 150-200 AD <1-2>
<1> Barrett, G, Various, Field Investigators Comments GB, F1 GB 25-OCT-78 (Unpublished document). SDO17369.
<2> 25-OCT-78, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: With Hon Mrs A B Russell, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. G. Barrett, 1978, Melcombe Horsey. (Verbal communication). SDO17565.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 202139 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 25-OCT-78.
- <2> SDO17565 Verbal communication: 25-OCT-78. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: With Hon Mrs A B Russell, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. G. Barrett, 1978, Melcombe Horsey..
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202139.
Finds (3)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7357 0099 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 056
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202139
Record last edited
Jan 27 2022 3:36PM
