Monument record MDO18185 - Maiden Castle First School (Prince of Wales First School): Late Iron Age Courtyard 511
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Summary
A flint gravelled courtyard was found in the central area of Late Iron Age Enclosure 1 during the 1993 excavations by AC archaeology on the Maiden Castle School site. The Late Iron Age round houses and other structures within the enclosure were arranged around this courtyard.
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Full Description
In the central area of enclosure 1 and immediately inside the south entrance was a courtyard area, which was exposed during the 1993 excavations by AC archaeology on the Maiden Castle School site. The courtyard was exposed but not excavated. It appeared as a hollow, probably as a result of having been terraced into the slope and had a surface of flint gravel, which had been covered by layers of soil and chalk rubble. This courtyard area was about 10m by 11m across.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9479 Unpublished document: Graham A H. 1993. Summary Report on Archaeological Excavations on the site of the Maiden Castle Road First School, Dorchester, Dorset.
- --- SDO9480 Article in serial: Bellamy, P S , Graham, A , and Richards, J. 1993. Dorchester First School, Interim Report on Archaeological Excavations on the Site of the Maiden Castle Road First School, Dorchester, Dorset.. 115. 152.
- --- SDO9666 Excavation archive: AC Archaeology. 1992. Maiden Castle Road First School.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67905 89547 (11m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 370
Record last edited
Jul 10 2006 11:05AM