Monument record MDO20946 - Fordington Bottom: Roman aqueduct

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Summary

Remains of the Roman aqueduct, circa 12 miles in length, which brought water from the River Frome to Dorchester.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A stretch of the Dorchester Roman aqueduct is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs running from Poundbury Hillfort to Whitfield Farm via Fordington Bottom. {1-6}

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 31-MAR-2003. NMR SY6791/24-25 (21988/02-03).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 01-JAN-1970. NMR SY6791/7 (WAP 16171/05).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: NOV-2006. D0067594.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: 21-MAR-2003. NMR SY6791/36-40 (21988/18-22).
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4261-3.
  • <6> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4258-61.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 67479 91365 (1430m by 751m) (27 map features)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Bradford Peverell; Dorset
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 959813

Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 11:37AM

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