Monument record MDO19370 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.3); post medieval pit cluster
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Summary
An excavation on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed many post-medieval pits, generally 1.0-1.5m deep with steep sides and circular plan. Other features included an 18th century soakaway lined with bricks [F62] and three 19th century square brick structures 1m long [F1, 10, 17].
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Full Description
M. Fox for Poole Museums, directed a rescue excavation in advance of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5 (site X11.3). The excavation was subsequently published in DNHAS monograph 5 (1).
The excavations revealed many post-medieval pits, generally 1.0-1.5m deep with steep sides and circular plan. Other features included an 18th century soakaway lined with bricks [F62] and three 19th century square brick structures 1m long [F1, 10, 17]. These features tended to cluster along the SW edges of the excavation area.
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 15922 92641 (10m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 97
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884755
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 5:47PM