Monument record MDO19376 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.3); late medieval post hole alignments
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Summary
An excavation on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed a possible line of five late medieval post-holes averaging 0.3m deep and running perpendicular to Church Street. This may represent a plot boundary. Similar but less convincing alignments can also be identified in this area.
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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 possible line of five late medieval post-holes [F53, 61, 114, 121-2] averaging 0.3m deep and running perpendicular to Church Street. [F61] contained a late medieval sherd whilst [F114] produced a probable Saxo-Norman sherd and [15th century pit [F101]. This may represent a plot boundary. Similar but less convincing alignments can also be identified in this 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 15924 92649 (7m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| 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