Monument record MDO18847 - Roman building remains, South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
The remains of a heavily robbed Roman building with traces of hypocaust debris and chalk floors were found in a gas main trench along South Street In front of the National Westminster Bank.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of a heavily robbed Roman building with traces of hypocaust debris and chalk floors were found in a gas main trench along South Street In front of the National Westminster Bank. Quantities of Flavian and pre-Flavian samian were recovered from the earliest floors and construction levels. (1-2)
These building remains may be associated with building remains including a tesselated floor found to the west under 50 South Street. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9647 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1979. 'Dorset Archaeology in 1979' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 101.
- <2> SDO9411 Monograph: Woodward, P J , Davies, S M , and Graham, A H. 1993. Excavations at the Old Methodist Chapel and Greyhound Yard, Dorchester, 1981-1984. 5-7.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410264.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6924 9059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 287
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410264
Record last edited
Dec 7 2023 11:04AM
