Monument record MDO18731 - 36 High West Street, Dorchester; Roman wall trench
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Summary
A linear feature running roughly N-S was partially exposed during an evaluation in the rear garden of 36 High West Street, Dorchester, undertaken by AC archaeology in 2005. This feature was not fully exposed or excavated. It was cut into the natural chalk and was filled with a dense deposit of yellow mortar in a mid greyish-brown soil matrix. It was sealed by an apparently in situ Roman occupation or demolition layer. This feature may be a robbed out wall trench for a Roman building. No dating evidence was recovered.
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Full Description
A linear feature running roughly N-S was partially exposed during an evaluation in the rear garden of 36 High West Street, Dorchester, undertaken by AC archaeology in 2005 (1) (2). This feature was not fully exposed or excavated. It was cut into the natural chalk and was filled with a dense deposit of yellow mortar in a mid greyish-brown soil matrix. It was sealed by an apparently in situ Roman occupation or demolition layer (2). This feature may be a robbed out wall trench for a Roman building. No dating evidence was recovered.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO9828 Unpublished document: Cox, P W , Laidlaw, M and Martin, P. 2005. 36 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset. Results of an archaeological trench evaluation.
- <1> SDO9827 Article in serial: Cox, P. 2005. 'Dorchester, 36 High West Street' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 127. 149.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68972 90654 (1m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 820
Record last edited
Jan 30 2007 5:52AM