Record ID: DOR-8DC465
Object type: FIRE MARK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead fire mark dating to AD 1900-1975. It is rectangular in shape, with an old break down one side. It is cracked in places and slightly bent out of shape. The obverse features extensive moulded relief decoration depicting architectural elements, possibly a temple or shrine. The decoration consists of a raised border running around the edge of the plaque within which is a design of an arched doorway or niche with an arched window with a rectangular window sill above it surmounted by a circular window. These are flanked by columns with Doric capitals capped by a flat architrave below…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranbourne', grid reference and parish protected.