Monument record MDO18578 - Poundbury Pipeline, Dorchester; Post-Roman features
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Summary
A pit cut by a small gully of possible post-Roman date, belonging to a building structure was revealed during a watching brief by Wessex Archaeology on a pipeline running through the industrial estates to the east of Poundbury Camp in 1986. This lay to the northeast of the post-Roman settlement excavated at Poundbury.
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Full Description
A pit cut by a small gully of possible post-Roman date, belonging to a building structure was revealed during a watching brief by Wessex Archaeology on a pipeline running through the industrial estates to the east of Poundbury Camp in 1986 (1) (2) (3) (4). This lay to the northeast of the post-Roman settlement excavated at Poundbury (5).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO9537 Article in serial: Davies, S M and Grieve, D. 1986. 'The Poundbury pipe-line: Archaeological Observations and Excavations', Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 108. 81-88.
- <2> SDO157 Unpublished document: Grieve, D and Davies, S M. 1986. The Poundbury Pipe-Line: Archaeological Observations and Excavations 1986.
- <3> SDO10064 Excavation archive: Grieve, D, and Davies, S M. 1986. The Poundbury Pipeline. Archaeological Observations and Excavations, 1986.
- <4> SDO9988 Article in serial: Frere, S S. 1987. 'Roman Britain in 1986: 1. Sites explored', Britannia. 18. 345.
- <5> SDO9630 Monograph: Sparey Green, C. 1987. Excavations at Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset 1966-1982. Volume 1: The Settlements. 1.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6860 9117 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 702
Record last edited
Jan 11 2007 6:16AM
