Monument record MDO19368 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.2); later medieval pits
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Summary
A watching brief on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed three later medieval pits [F1, 29, 44]. However, it should be emphasised that the areas between features were not examined in any detail.
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Full Description
M. Fox for Poole Museums, directed a program of rescue excavation and observation in advance of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5 (site X11.2). The results were subsequently published in DNHAS monograph 5 (1).
The observations revealed three later medieval pits [F1, 29, 44]. However, it should be emphasised that the areas between features were not examined in any detail. [F1 & 29] were circular in plan and approximately 2m in diameter, [F44] was oval in plan and smaller.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX4028 Monograph: Jarvis, K S. 1983. Excavations in Christchurch 1969-80. 5. 37-42.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 15915 92658 (11m by 30m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 4:49PM