Monument record MDO18336 - Old Foundry, Fordington High Street; cobbled surface
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Summary
A small area of a flint cobbled surface was found in the southeast part of the site of the former Lott and Walne Foundry, Fordington High Street, Dorchester during the evaluation by AC archaeology in 1997.
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Full Description
A small area of a flint cobbled surface was found in the southeast part of the site of the former Lott and Walne Foundry, Fordington High Street, Dorchester during the evaluation by AC archaeology in 1997 (1) (2).
This surface comprised a compacted area of flint nodules, which was only found in the northern side of Test Pit 7. It lay on top of a layer of mid to dark grey silty clay and was sealed by a layer of mid to dark grey silty clay with chalk and limestone fragments and charcoal and mortar flecks. Two sherds of Roman coarsewares were recovered from this layer. The cobbled surface lay about 1.15m below ground level. This cobbling was not dated, but was sealed by layers which only contained Roman material, so it is possible that it is Roman in date, though a medieval or even post-medieval date is possible.
No trace of this cobbled surface was found during the subsequent watching brief on the site (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9611 Unpublished document: Cox, P W and Robinson, S. 1997. An Archaeological Evaluation at the Old Foundry Site, Fordington High Street, Dorchester, Dorset.
- <2> SDO9455 Article in serial: Cox, P W and Robinson, S. 1998. Dorchester, Old Foundry Site, Fordington High Street. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 120. 103.
- <3> SDO9454 Unpublished document: Mcmahon, P. 1997. An Archaeological Watching Brief during refurbishment and redevelopment of the Old Foundry, High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Old Foundry Site, Fordington High Street, Dorchester; evaluation 1997 (EDO4187)
- Event - Intervention: Old Foundry Site, Fordington High Street; Evaluation Trial Pit 7 (EDO4186)
- Event - Intervention: Old Foundry site, High Street Fordington, Dorchester; observations and recording 1997 (EDO3795)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69587 90743 (2m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 487
Record last edited
Oct 25 2006 1:45AM
