Roman Coffin - Museum of Electricity, Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, UK
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Located in the transport collection is this Roman coffin; an unlikely exhibit but an interesting one.
Waymark Code: WMFJPG
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/27/2012
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The Roman coffin was discovered when Southern Electric were creating a new electricity substation at Poundbury, Dorchester in Dorset. Whilst they were excavating the ground this surprise was revealed.
A man's remains was contained inside the coffin encased in plaster of paris (as a preservative); he is thought to be a Roman soldier. Remains of a purple hue also suggested that he was wrapped in a shroud.
This sarcophagus is carved from local stone from Ham Hill in Somerset. Markings on the stone show where an adze hammer has been used. There was also a small pot inside which contained money and gold jewellery.
The coffin dates to about 400 A.D.
As this is a transport collection of electric vehicles an old Sinclair C5 has been carefully positioned on top of the coffin.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Kingdom < 509 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
Easter until the end of September - Monday to Thursday. During school holidays this includes a Friday.
Opening times are 12 noon - 4:30pm with final entry at 4pm.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
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