EDO4508 - Covered Market, Fairfield Road, Dorchester
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69088 90219 (66m by 48m) (42 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AC archaeology
Date
May-July 2001
Description
Archaeological monitoring during the construction of a new covered market area and associated works at Fairfield Road, Dorchester, was carried out by AC Archaeology between May and July 2001.This primarily comprised the observation of the stanchion bases for the new structure. Very little area was exposed. Previous observations during the excavation of geotechnical pits on this site revealed two Roman burials. Two further inhumation burials and two cremation burials of Roman date, together with a number of ditches and other features were also noted.
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Record last edited
Apr 23 2007 5:34AM