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Monument record MDO18864 - Medieval castle ditch, 6 North Square, Dorchester

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Summary

Observations at 6 North Square in 1977 noted the castle ditch. A ditch was observed with a puddled clay upper fill. This may have been that ditch recorded by Moule between the Town Hall and 26 High Street.

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Type and Period (1)

DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SDO9881 Article in serial: Keen, L (compiler). 1978. Dorset Archaeology in 1977: Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 99.
<2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430943.

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Event - Intervention: 6 North Square, Dorchester; observations and recording 1977 (EDO4574)

Location

Grid reference	SY 69252 90834 (point)
Map sheet	SY69SE
Civil Parish	Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Registered Park or Garden (II) GD3360: Borough Gardens

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 368
Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430943

Record last edited

May 24 2023 9:22AM

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