Monument record MDO18491 - Dingles Store, Princes Street, Dorchester; Early Roman building
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Summary
The badly truncated remains of a Roman building was found in the SW corner of the trench excavated by Wessex Archaeology in 1989, in advance of proposed redevelopment behind the former Dingles Store (now Princes House), Dorchester. The building remains comprised three mortar and chalk floors and a posthole. No dating evidence was recovered, but these remains were cut by a later Roman building. It is likely that this earlier building dates to the 1st-2nd century AD. Very little can be said about the size, layout and function of this building.
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Full Description
The badly truncated remains of a Roman building was found in the SW corner of the trench excavated by Wessex Archaeology in 1989, in advance of proposed redevelopment behind the former Dingles Store (now Princes House), Dorchester. The building remains comprised three mortar and chalk floors and a posthole. No dating evidence was recovered, but these remains were cut by a later Roman building. It is likely that this earlier building dates to the 1st-2nd century AD. Very little can be said about the size, layout and function of this building.
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SDO10046 Article in serial: Frere, S S. 1990. 'Roman Britain in 1989: 1. Sites explored' Britannia. 21. 352.
- --- SDO10047 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1989. Dingles Store, Princes Street, Dorchester.
- --- SDO10073 Article in serial: Frere, S S. 1989. 'Roman Britain in 1988: 1. Sites explored' Britannia. 20. 352.
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1148557.
- --- SDO9416 Unpublished document: Heaton M J, Pearce P and Davies S M. 1990. Archaeological Excavations at the Rear of Dingles Store, Princes Street, Dorchester.
- --- SDO9417 Article in serial: Davies, S M. 1989. Dingles Store. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 111. 110.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69137 90666 (2m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 537
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 251
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1148557
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 1:10PM