Monument record MDO19089 - Old Grammar School, South Street, Dorchester; Roman building
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Summary
Roman building debris, probably of a hypocaust, found around 1865 at the Old Grammar School, on a site where a statuette of Mercury had been found in 1747.
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Full Description
Roman building debris, probably of a hypocaust, found circa 1865 at the Old Grammar School, on a site where a statuette of Mercury was found in 1747. Two masses of tiles were mortared together. <1>
SY69289050. Substantial remains of wall plaster were found here in 1963. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX2949 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1774. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 1st edition. Vol 1. 394.
- <2> SDO9439 Bibliographic reference: Moule, H J. 1901. Dorchester Antiquities. 24.
- <3> SDO9552 Bibliographic reference: Moule, H J. 1906. Dorchester Antiquities. 44.
- <4> 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. 566, no. 197.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410288.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69270 90460 (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 293
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410288
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 12:12PM
