Monument record MDO18499 - 58/60 High West Street; Roman chalk surface
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Summary
A Roman chalk surface was discovered in Trench 2 during the evaluation excavation undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 1989 at 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester. The surface comprised a thin compacted layer of chalk laid directly on top of the bedrock chalk, which was traced across most of the area of the trench. A single sherd of 2nd century pottery. It was sealed by a layer of rubble and soil, of possible late Roman date. This surface may have been part of a yard, rather than a floor within a building.
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Full Description
A Roman chalk surface was discovered in Trench 2 during the evaluation excavation undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 1989 at 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester. The surface comprised a thin compacted layer of chalk laid directly on top of the bedrock chalk, which was traced across most of the area of the trench. A single sherd of 2nd century pottery. It was sealed by a layer of rubble and soil, of possible late Roman date. This surface may have been part of a yard, rather than a floor within a building.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO10046 Article in serial: Frere, S S. 1990. 'Roman Britain in 1989: 1. Sites explored' Britannia. 21. 352.
- --- SDO10050 Article in serial: Davies, S M. 1989. 58/60 High West Street. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 111. 109-110.
- --- SDO10051 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1989. 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester.
- --- SDO10073 Article in serial: Frere, S S. 1989. 'Roman Britain in 1988: 1. Sites explored' Britannia. 20. 352.
- --- SDO9898 Unpublished document: Barnes, I and Glass, H J. 1989. An Archaeological Assessment at 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69111 90792 (2m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 545
Record last edited
Dec 18 2006 12:11PM