Roman Cist

Roman Cist (81597)

Easting
90629
Northing
10181

Description

Roman cist grave visible in the cliff section. Previous archaeological work had identified a human remains within the grave which were removed at the time.


Periods
Period
Roman (43 - 410)
Period comments
Specific Date Range
The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known
The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known
Feature Types
Monument Type - Broad
Funerary site
Monument Type - Narrow
Monument Description
Site types normally or frequently associated with burials, which in some instances may have had solely religious or ritual functions.
Evidence Type - Broad
Destroyed monument
Evidence Type - Narrow
Evidence Description
Object Type - Broad
Object Type - Narrow
Object Description
Other:
Height OD (m)
How accessible is the feature?
Easily accessible - no restrictions, Accessible on foot (footpath)
Accessibility comments

Accessible at low tide over a rocky beach

Other records:

NRHE Number
Unknown
NT HBSMR Number
Unknown
HER Event Number
7581.07
External Link
None

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Survey Information
Date of survey
22nd September, 2015
Feature located?
Yes
State of the tide
Low
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastal processes
Active sea erosion
Is there a coastal defence?
No
Other threats?
If other, please specify
How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
Clearly visible in section
Do you know if the feature is?
Is well known, Is well visited
Recommendations and Comments
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Survey Information
Date of survey
22nd September, 2015
Feature located?
Yes
State of the tide
Low
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastal processes
Active sea erosion
Is there a coastal defence?
No
Other threats?
Vegetation growth
If other, please specify
How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
Not visible
How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
Clearly visible in section
Do you know if the feature is?
Is well known, Has local associations/history
Recommendations and Comments
What actions (if any) would you recommend for this feature?

Do you have any other comments?

Photos

ABellisario's image
Cist at Porthcressa by ABellisario
ABellisario's image
Porthcressa Cist by ABellisario