Monument record MDO19066 - Gas Holder, Icen Way, Dorchester; Roman building
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Summary
A mortar or concrete floor was found when the gas holder was built around 1896.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY69579060. A mortar or concrete floor was found circa 1896 in constructing the large gasholder.
SY69469064. Indications of a Roman building seen. A Samian sherd of Neronian or early Flavian date was also found.
SY69489063. A substantial foundation and associated floors were cut through early in 1965. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 567, no. 203.
- <2> SDO20329 Scheduling record: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1958. Archaeological Journal. 69, 79.
- <3> SDO66 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1967. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1966. 88. 112-3.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410278.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69570 90600 (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 291
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410278
Record last edited
Dec 6 2023 12:54PM
