Monument record MDO18937 - Late Roman stone building, Dorchester Prison

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Summary

Two small trenches were excavated within the prison in 1970. The earliest feature was a mid 1st century pit. A 3rd century timber building was succeeded by a masonry building of mid 4th century date.

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  • <1> 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. 27-60.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430930.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69279 90865 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 362
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430930

Record last edited

May 24 2023 10:57AM

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