Monument record MDO18173 - 9 High East Street, Dorchester: medieval ditch
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Summary
Part of the surface of a Roman road running roughly N-S was found during the evaluation of land to the rear of 9 High East Street by AC Archaeology in 2005.
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Full Description
Found during the evaluation of land to the rear of 9 High East Street, Dorchester, by AC archaeology in 2005.
The upper surface of a ditch about 0.8m wide, running N-S was found cutting through the Roman road. It was not excavated. A single sherd of medieval pottery was recovered from the dark brown clay silt fill.
This ditch may be part of a medieval boundary ditch.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9472 Unpublished document: Robinson, S and Schorn, V. 2005. 9 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset: Results of an Archaeological Trench Evaluation.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69472 90713 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 358
Record last edited
Feb 26 2014 10:42AM