Monument record MDO18299 - Roman Road, Bridport Road
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Summary
A small area of hard-packed orange gravel and flints was exposed beneath the make-up for the modern Bridport Road in 2001. This is probably part of the Roman road, which runs from Dorchester to Exeter. These road gravels were exposed for about half the width of the modern road.
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Full Description
A small area of hard-packed orange gravel and flints was exposed beneath the make-up for the modern Bridport Road in 2001. This is probably part of the Roman road, which runs from Dorchester to Exeter. These road gravels were exposed for about half the width of the modern road.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9678 Photograph: Hart, G and Clark, P. 2001. Roman Road, Bridport Road, Poundbury.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 67622 90399 (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: 1 041 456
Record last edited
Oct 6 2006 4:46AM