Monument record MDO19373 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.3); later medieval water pipe
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Summary
An excavation on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed a clay filled trench [F32] near and perpendicular to the Church Street frontage. This feature contained four glazed late medieval water pipes. A fifth pipe [F72] was of a different fabric and may represent a later repair. The pipes interlocked with the narrow ends towards the NE, indicating a direction of flow towards Church Street.
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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 a clay filled trench [F32] near and perpendicular to the Church Street frontage. This feature contained four glazed late medieval water pipes. A fifth pipe [F72] was of a different fabric and may represent a later repair. The pipes interlocked with the narrow ends towards the NE, indicating a direction of flow towards Church Street.
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 15932 92643 (3m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 97
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 4:47PM