Monument record MDO18747 - Appian House, Bowling Alley Walk, Dorchester; Roman Defences
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Summary
The northern edge of the Middle Ditch of the Roman town defences of Dorchester were observed by Terrain Archaeology during the construction of a new extension to Appian House, Bowling Alley Walk, Dorchester in March 2006.
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Full Description
In March 2006, Terrain Archaeology carried out archaeological observations and recording during the construction of a new extension to Appian House, Bowling Alley Walk, Dorchester.
The northern part of the middle ditch of the Roman defences was exposed in the footings trenches, as well as a small number of garden features and other deposits associated with Appian House. The ditch was filled with clean clayey silt.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9935 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P and Tatler, S. 2006. Appian House, Bowling Alley Walk, Dorchester, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69027 90296 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 27 2023 11:55AM
