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Monument Number 196641
Hob Uid: 196641
Location : Somerset South Somerset Ilchester
Grid Ref : ST5233022230
Summary : A Roman cemetery with coffins, 1st to 4th century pottery and coins were found between 1948 and 1950.
More information : [Area: ST 52332223] During the digging of a watermain trench from June 1948 to Jan.1950 [indicated by pencil line], large quantities of Roman pottery (1st-4thc), coffin burials, over 100 coins including two small hoards, foundations etc., have been found throughout the length of this trench. [Inhumations indicated from 'A' to 'H']. (1) Interments and fragments of pottery were indicated by Skinner on his sketch map in this area. (2) Nothing of significance is visible on the surface in the area indicated above. (3)

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Source details : Corr. 25" (J. Stevens Cox 1949-1950)
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Source details : The Rev.John Skinner's Journal 1818. B.M. Add. MS. 33715 Folio 34
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Source details : F1 GHP 09-DEC-66
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
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Monument End Date : 399
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Cemetery
Evidence : Find

Components and Objects:

Period : Roman
Component Monument Type : Cemetery
Object Type : COIN, VESSEL, COFFIN
Object Material : Pottery

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 52 SW 71
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-12-09
End Date : 1966-12-09

Monument Number 196641