Monument record MDO18886 - Early Roman timber building, Dorchester Prison
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Summary
Roman remains were found when trial trenches were excavated over the western area of Dorchester Prison in 1975. Excavations located 3 large 1st century beam slots and later post-holes, but no discernible buildings.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Roman remains were found when trial trenches were excavated over the western area of Dorchester Prison in 1975. Three large and enigmatic mid C1st beam slots were found, one of which was cut by one of three basically turf-filled pits of 90-100 CE. Post-holes of Roman date were found over the area suggesting timber buildings, but their precise dating and form is not clear. In other areas a spread of building rubble of circa 175 CE sealed a stripped and level chalk surface. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9690 Monograph: Draper, J and Chaplin, C. 1982. Dorchester Excavations Volume 1: Excavations at Wadham House 1968; Dorchester Prison 1970, 1975 and 1978; and Glyde Path Road 1966. 61-76.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410307.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430931.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69150 90935 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 309
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 363
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410307
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430931
Record last edited
May 24 2023 11:04AM
