Monument record MDO18792 - Roman Ditch at 3 Casterbridge Road, Dorchester
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Summary
Work for the foundations of an extension to 3 Casterbridge Road was observed during 1984. The excavations revealed a section of trench or fissure about 2m deep and 3m wide, running E-W. A similar feature is recorded nearby at SY 70548987, 70578988, 70498986, and again at 70658984, where a worn sestertius of Antoninus Pius was said to have been found in it. Several small fragments of black burnished ware were recovered from the new section.
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Full Description
Work for the foundations of an extension to 3 Casterbridge Road was observed during 1984.
The excavations revealed a section of trench or fissure c.2m deep and c. 3m wide, running E-W. a similar feature is recorded nearby at SY 70548987, 70578988, 70498986, and again at 70658984, where a worn sestertius of Antoninus Pius was said to have been found in it. Several small fragments of black burnished ware were recovered from the new section.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9868 Article in serial: Simons, M A. 1984. Roman Burials, Casterbridge Road, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 106.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 70585 89893 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 14 2015 4:57PM