Monument record MDO18338 - Old Foundry, Fordington High Street; upper stone slab surface
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Summary
Part of a large stone slab surface were found during the evaluation of the site of the former Lott and Walne Foundry, Fordington High Street, Dorchester by AC archaeology in 1997. This surface was found at a depth of 0.9m below ground level and was sealed by deposits containing medieval and post-medieval pottery. It is unclear what this surface is related to, or whether it was an internal or external feature.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Part of a large stone slab surface were found during the evaluation of the site of the former Lott and Walne Foundry, Fordington High Street, Dorchester by AC archaeology in 1997 (1) (2). This surface was found at a depth of 0.4m below ground level in Trial Pit 5 in the northwest part of the site. This surface overlay a dark grey clayey silt layer containing late medieval and post-medieval pottery, which sealed a lower stone slab surface. It is unclear what the surface was related to, or whether it was an internal or external feature.
No trace of it was recorded during the 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 SDO9611 Unpublished document: Cox, P W and Robinson, S. 1997.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 SDO9454 Unpublished document: Mcmahon, P. 1997.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.
Finds (0)
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 5 (EDO4184)
- Event - Intervention: Old Foundry site, High Street Fordington, Dorchester; observations and recording 1997 (EDO3795)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69586 90755 (1m 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: 1 041 489
Record last edited
Oct 25 2006 2:28AM