Monument record MDO18838 - Gas Main, The Grove, Dorchester; Roman town defences
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Summary
During the excavation of a gas main from the northern side of High West Street across Top o'Town to the northern side of Bridport Road, some detail of the nature of the town defences was observed by R. A. H. Farrar. Across the line of The Grove the upper part of two ditches were seen with a ridge of natural chalk between. Where the gas main trench crossed the line of the town rampart and wall, the trench was not sufficiently deep to expose any undisturbed stratigraphy. No trace of the West Gate was found.
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Full Description
During the excavation of a gas main from the northern side of High West Street across Top o'Town to the northern side of Bridport Road, some detail of the nature of the town defences was observed by R. A. H. Farrar. Across the line of The Grove the upper part of two ditches were seen with a ridge of natural chalk between. Where the gas main trench crossed the line of the town rampart and wall, the trench was not sufficiently deep to expose any undisturbed stratigraphy. No trace of the West Gate was found.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. p549 Dorchester 174h.
- --- SDO9741 Article in serial: Farrar R A H. 1955. 'Recent Discoveries in Dorchester; The Roman Defences' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 77. 129.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6890 9068 (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: 1 041 816
Record last edited
Feb 9 2007 9:47AM