Monument record MDO18667 - Library Site, Colliton Park, Dorchester; Roman Pit K
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Summary
Pit K was found during the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63. It was a large rectangular pit about 5m deep with vertical sides, with several ledges on the western side. It was probably built as a storage pit and was subsequently backfilled with layers of dark soil, chalk, flints, mortar, and other building rubble. Quantities of New Forest pottery including parchment ware were found in the bottom of the pit, suggesting it was filled in c. AD350. The building rubble within this pit may have come from the demolition of Building 3. Building 5 was built over the top of this pit.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Pit K was found during the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63 (1) (2). It was a large rectangular pit about 5m deep with vertical sides, with several ledges on the western side. It was probably built as a storage pit and was subsequently backfilled with layers of dark soil, chalk, flints, mortar, and other building rubble. Quantities of New Forest pottery including parchment ware were found in the bottom of the pit, suggesting it was filled in c. AD350. The building rubble within this pit may have come from the demolition of Building 3. Building 5 was built over the top of this pit.
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. 101-102.
- <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 (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68966 90756 (4m 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: 1 041 776
Record last edited
Jun 30 2014 4:31PM