Monument record MDO18766 - Heathcote House, Icen Way, Dorchester; prehistoric ditches
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Summary
An archaeological watching brief was carried out by AC Archaeology between January and March 1994 at Icen Way, Dorchester to observe site levelling and groundworks for a new housing development on the site of the former Heathcote House.
Monitoring revealed a post-medieval well and a complex of ditches and features containing no datable artefacts but which may be prehistoric in date.
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Full Description
An archaeological watching brief was carried out by AC Archaeology between January and March 1994 at Icen Way, Dorchester to observe site levelling and groundworks for a new housing development on the site of the former Heathcote House.
Monitoring revealed a post-medieval well and a complex of ditches and features containing no datable artefacts but which may be prehistoric in date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9842 Article in serial: Cottrell, T. 1994. Icen Way, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 116.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69820 90330 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 041 507
Record last edited
Feb 6 2007 12:28PM