Monument record MDO18979 - Cornhill, Dorchester; Roman surface
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Summary
A gravelled surface observed in 1963. It has been suggested that this may be the courtyard of the Roman forum.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY602907. Roman remains, walls, floors etc were observed during 1963-5 in three trenches dug in the north end of South Street and behind premises on the West side. CJ Green suggests that a gravelled area spreading 125 feet E-W may represent the site of the Forum. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9900 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1965. Recent Roman Discoveries in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 87.
- <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. 564-6, no. 196.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410293.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69260 90700 (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 296
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410293
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 196
Record last edited
Dec 7 2023 11:17AM