Monument record MDO18196 - Medieval pit, 1 Acland Road, Dorchester
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Summary
A pit containing earlier medieval pottery was found during observations by Terrain Archaeology at 1 Acland Road, Dorchester in 2004.
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Full Description
A single medieval pit was partially exposed and excavated as part of a watching brief undertaken by Terrain Archaeology, during the construction of an extension to the rear of 1 Acland Road, Dorchester, in April 2004.(1) (2)
The pit was probably circular in plan with steeply sloping sides over 0.6m deep. It was not bottomed. It was filled with dark brown clay soil and stone. It contained a small quantity of animal bone and earlier medieval cookpot sherds (1).
This pit would have been just behind a property fronting on to Durngate Street. Similar pits in a similar position to Durngate Street were found during the 1982 excavations at the Old Methodist Chapel site (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9491 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2004. Extension to Citizen’s Advice Bureau, 1 Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Observations and Recording, April 2004.
- <2> SDO9492 Article in serial: Bellamy, P S. 2004. Dorchester, 1 Acland Road. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society. 126.
- <3> 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69351 90645 (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: 1 041 381
Record last edited
Jul 12 2006 12:27PM