Monument record MDO18654 - Library Site, Colliton Park, Dorchester; Early Roman cobbled path
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Summary
The remains of a cobbled path was found in the east part of the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63. This path was partly sealed by the walls of Building 1. It ran in a roughly N-S direction. It may relate to an earlier phase of activity on the site represented by the debris dumped in the early 2nd century AD pits to the west of the path.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of a cobbled path were found in the east part of the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63 (1) (2). This path was partly sealed by the walls of Building 1. It ran in a roughly N-S direction. It may relate to an earlier phase of activity on the site represented by the debris dumped in the early 2nd century AD pits to the west of the path.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO9729 Article in serial: Aitken, G and Aitken, N. 1982. 'Excavations on the Library Site, Colliton Park, Dorchester' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 104. 99-100.
- <2> SDO10071 Article in serial: Draper, J. 1983. 'Some further discussion of the Library Site, Colliton Park, Dorchester' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 105. 158.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68989 90775 (1m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 764
Record last edited
Jun 30 2014 4:29PM
