Monument record MDO18060 - Maiden Castle Road medieval/post-medieval field boundaries
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Summary
Two shallow ditches oriented N-S and E-W found during the Maiden Castle Road excavations. Neither was dated, but are probably medieval or later field boundary ditches.
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Full Description
Found during the excavations to the north of Maiden Castle Road undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 1987 in advance of the Dorchester By-pass construction. The following description is abstracted from the final published report on the site (1).
Two shallow ditches at right angles, aligned N-S and E-W. Their small size and shape separates them from the larger and deeper Roman boundaries on the site. No datable finds were recovered. They are most likely medieval or post-medieval field boundary ditches.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9381 Article in serial: Woodward, P J and Smith, R J C. 1987. Survey and excavation along the route of the Southern Dorchester By-pass, 1986-1987 – an interim note. 109. 79-89.
- --- SDO9385 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1987. Dorchester By-pass.
- <1> SDO9379 Monograph: Smith, R J C et al. 1997. Excavations along the Route of the Dorchester By-pass, Dorset, 1986-8. 56-70.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67679 89450 (15m by 42m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 130 184
Record last edited
Feb 3 2006 3:20AM