Monument record MDO18668 - Library Site, Colliton Park, Dorchester; Roman Pit N
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Summary
Pit N was found during the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63. Pit N was a rectangular pit measuring 1.3m by 1.7m across to the west of Building 5. It had a shallow semi-circular scoop on the northern side. There was some cobbling round this pit and several postholes, which might suggest a superstructure. This pit may have been a well. It was over 6m deep and was not fully excavated. There was a high proportion of dark ashy soil in this pit, together with large quantities of building rubble, pottery, animal bone, etc. The pottery suggests this pit/well was filled in c. AD350. The rubble may have come from the clearance of Building 3, prior to the construction of Building 5.
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Full Description
Pit N was found during the excavations on the site of the new Dorset County Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester in 1961-63 (1) (2). Pit N was a rectangular pit measuring 1.3m by 1.7m across to the west of Building 5. It had a shallow semi-circular scoop on the northern side. There was some cobbling round this pit and several postholes, which might suggest a superstructure. This pit may have been a well. It was over 6m deep and was not fully excavated. There was a high proportion of dark ashy soil in this pit, together with large quantities of building rubble, pottery, animal bone, etc. The pottery suggests this pit/well was filled in c. AD350. The rubble may have come from the clearance of Building 3, prior to the construction of Building 5.
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. 104.
- <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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68957 90755 (2m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 777
Record last edited
Jun 30 2014 4:32PM