SDO9903 - An item of Roman coopered furniture from Dorchester

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Type Article in serial
Title An item of Roman coopered furniture from Dorchester
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2001

Abstract/Summary

Description and reconstruction of a coopered container found as part of the ‘Marks and Spencer hoard’ 48 South Street, Dorchester in 1936. It is a purpose built item, not a reused barrel, and may have been used for storing money.

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Description

Includes reconstruction drawing.

Location

Referenced Monuments (3)

  • Roman building, Marks and Spencer, 48 South Street, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Roman infant cremation, Marks and Spencer, 48 South Street, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Roman pit and coin hoard, Marks and Spencer, 48 South Street, Dorchester (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Marks and Spencer's, 48 South Street, Dorchester; excavation 1936

Record last edited

Aug 1 2023 1:31PM