EDO4646 - East of Segar's Orchard, London Road, Dorchester; antiquarian observation 1746

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Location

Grid reference SY 6967 9079 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Date

1746

Description

In 1746 foundations of buildings, thought to be a hypocaust, with thick fragments of glass and flue tiles, some of the latter burnt, were discovered on the south side of the Roman road in making the new London Road a little east of Segar's orchard.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 569.

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Dec 19 2020 3:14PM

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