Monument record MDO18796 - Merchant's Garage, High West Street, Dorchester; Early Roman timber building 229
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Summary
The slight remains of a possible early Roman timber beam slot building were found during observations and recording at the site of the former Merchant’s Garage, High East Street, Dorchester in 1983. The only surviving remains comprised an L-shaped slot marking the SE corner. No floor levels survived and no other features could be associated with this possible structure. It is probably 1st century AD in date.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The slight remains of a possible early Roman timber beam slot building were found during observations and recording at the site of the former Merchant’s Garage, High East Street, Dorchester in 1983 (1) (2). The only surviving remains comprised an L-shaped slot marking the SE corner. No floor levels survived and no other features could be associated with this possible structure. It is probably 1st century AD in date. It was found to the north of another, possibly contemporary, beam slot structure, Building 209/212.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9937 Index: National Monuments Record. NMR Monument Record. SY 69 SE 385.
- <1> SDO9677 Article in serial: Bellamy, P S. 1991. 'Observations at Merchant’s Garage, High West Street, Dorchester, 1983' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 113.
- <2> SDO10188 Excavation archive: Bellamy, P S. 1983. Merchant's Garage, High West Street, Dorchester.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68982 90746 (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: 1 041 789
Record last edited
Jun 30 2014 4:32PM