Monument record MDO18514 - Fordington Field; Roman grain drier
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Summary
A grain drier was found during evaluation excavations between the sites of Maiden Castle Road and Middle Farm undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 1987 in advance of the Dorchester By-pass construction. This was oval in plan, with near vertical sides and a flat bottom. There was some orange/black clay on the base and the remainder of the feature was filled with brown clay soil. Three small abraded sherds of Black-burnished ware were recovered from this feature, suggesting a Roman or later date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Found during the evaluation excavations between the sites of Maiden Castle Road and Middle Farm undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 1987 in advance of the Dorchester By-pass construction. The following description is abstracted from the final published report on the site (1).
The grain drier was oval in plan and measured about 1.25m long and 0.4m deep, with near vertical sides and a flat bottom. There was some orange/black clay on the base and the remainder of the feature was filled with brown clay soil. Three small abraded sherds of Black-burnished ware were recovered from this feature, suggesting a Roman or later date.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67408 89757 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 130 187
Record last edited
Jan 9 2007 11:57AM