EDO4337 - 7 Orchard Street, Dorchester; casual observation 1980
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69354 90854 (4m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
July 1980
Description
In July 1980, human bone was found at the back of 7 Orchard Street, Dorchester, during building works. The builders tried to hide the discovery and filled the trench with concrete before it could be observed archaeologically. Subsequent discussion with the workmen indicated that three skulls were found under the southern side of the footings trench, though the remains of only two skulls survived. According to the builders, the burials were oriented N-S. Their location suggests that they were part of the cemetery belonging to the Friary.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO9686 Unpublished document: Draper, J. 1980. Human Bones from 7 Orchard Street, Dorchester.
- <2> SDO9685 Article in serial: Draper, J. 1980. Burials from 7 Orchard Street, Dorchester. 102.
- <2> SDO80 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980. 102. 92.
- <3> SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 654547.
Record last edited
Mar 19 2021 2:12PM