Monument record MDO18506 - Roman road, 19 and 21 Durngate Street, Dorchester
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Summary
Small sections of Roman road gravels were observed under the pavement on the north side of Durngate Street, Dorchester in 1988. The road metalling lay directly on top of the reddish-brown pre-urban clay soil. This road is probably part of the same E-W street as found on the Old Methodist Chapel site in 1982, which lies just to the west.
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Full Description
Small sections of Roman road gravels were observed under the pavement on the north side of Durngate Street, Dorchester in 1988. The road metalling lay directly on top of the reddish-brown pre-urban clay soil. This road is probably part of the same E-W street as found on the Old Methodist Chapel site in 1982, which lies just to the west.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9856 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1988. Dorchester: Roman Road. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 110. 145.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69314 90657 (13m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 732
Record last edited
May 24 2023 4:24PM