Monument record MWX3556 - Cist burial at Coombefield Quarries, Weston, Portland
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Summary
A covered cist containing a skeleton was found at Coobefield Quarries in around 1897.
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Full Description
At Coombefield Quarries c. 1997 a covered cist containing a skeleton was found. It consisted of upright orthostats backed with horizontal slabs aligned NNW to SSE. Approximately 50 yards to the SE a beehive chamber and oblong chamber were discovered in 1897 (4 001 105 A). (1)
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3 (Monograph). SDO150.
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6886 7063 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 281
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 11:44AM
