Monument record MDO19034 - Roman building, Plaza Cinema, 32 Trinity Street, Dorchester

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Summary

In 1932 a small area of mosaic pavement was discovered by workmen digging foundations for a new building. The pavement was of red and white tesserae.

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Type and Period (2)

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Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: 1932. ROMAN PAVEMENT DISCOVERED; Dorset County Chronicle.
  • <2> 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, no. 194d.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69170 90570 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 1 2023 12:37PM

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