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.
Map
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> SDO10998 Aerial Photograph: 31-MAR-2003. NMR SY6791/24-25 (21988/02-03).
- <2> SDO10997 Aerial Photograph: 01-JAN-1970. NMR SY6791/7 (WAP 16171/05).
- <3> SDO10996 Aerial Photograph: NOV-2006. D0067594.
- <4> SDO10995 Aerial Photograph: 21-MAR-2003. NMR SY6791/36-40 (21988/18-22).
- <5> SDO10976 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4261-3.
- <6> SDO10882 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