Monument record MDO2363 - West Bridge, Westbury, Sherborne; old road surface
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Summary
An old road surface was observed during construction work on a new factory adjacent to the rail and river bridges on the Dorchester Road (A352), Westbury, Sherborne in 1956. This probably represents the old road from Sherborne to Thornford prior to construction of the railway.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This probably represents the remains of the Turnpike Road from Sherborne to Dorchester.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO10312 Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1956. West Bridge, Westbury, Sherborne; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 78. 88.
- <1> SDO56 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1957. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1956. 78. 88.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6353 1585 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 124
Record last edited
Apr 23 2014 5:36PM