Monument record MDO19051 - Roman building, Tilley's Motor Salesrooms, 45 South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
Parts of a mosaic pavement found in 1905. Remains observed in 1964 suggest that the building extended to the south.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Mosaic pavement found in 1905 on the east side of Trinity Street. It is almost identical in design to the 4th century mosaic at Lydney (SO 60 SW 1). In 1908 tesserae were used to floor the porch in the County Museum. Further parts were destroyed in 1912.
SY69219052. Remains seen in 1964 suggest that the building extended to the south. <1-2>
Two Roman bronze coins of Constans (AD337-350) were found on the mosaic floor. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> 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. 563.
- <2> SDO57 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957. 79. 110.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410251.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69200 90530 (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 282
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410251
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 193
Record last edited
Aug 1 2023 1:41PM