Monument record MDO18139 - Greyhound Yard, infant burial, grave 4413
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Summary
An oval grave was found in the southeast corner of the passage in the west wing of Building 5433 during the 1984 Greyhound Yard excavations. It was disturbed by a later infant burial and no bones were recovered. It is one of a group of five infant burials in this passage.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Found during the excavations carried out by Wessex Archaeology in 1984 prior to the redevelopment of the area of the former Greyhound Yard. (1) The results of the excavation were published together with the results of the adjacent Old Methodist Chapel excavations. (2) The numbers in square brackets below are context and feature numbers used in the published report (2).
An oval grave [4413] was found in the southeast corner of the passage [1994] in the west wing of Building 5433 during the 1984 Greyhound Yard excavations. This grave was disturbed by grave [4406] and no bones were recovered. It is one of a group of five infant burials in this passage and is likely to have been a foundation deposit in Building 5433.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO9435 Unpublished document: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Dorchester, Durnovaria: Excavations in the town centre at Greyhound Yard, and the Old Methodist Chapel (1982-1984): Interim and introductory notes to the current excavations.
- --- SDO9456 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1984. Greyhound Yard, Dorchester excavation archive.
- <1> SDO9437 Article in serial: Woodward, P J , Davies, S M , and Graham, A H. 1984. Excavations at the Greyhound Yard Car Park, Dorchester, 1984. 106. 99-106.
- <2> SDO9411 Monograph: Woodward, P J , Davies, S M , and Graham, A H. 1993. Excavations at the Old Methodist Chapel and Greyhound Yard, Dorchester, 1981-1984. 66.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69342 90602 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 325
Record last edited
May 2 2012 3:59AM