Monument record MDO2405 - Child's Garage, Long Street, Sherborne; post-medieval quarrying
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Summary
Evidence for post-medieval quarrying was revealed during a watching brief on groundworks for development at Child’s Garage, Long Street in 1996. This comprised a series of pits representing small scale stone quarrying associated with the construction of nearby properties in the post-medieval period.
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Full Description
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological watching brief during groundworks for the re-development for 17 retirement properties at the former Child’s Garage, Long Street in 1996.
Features interpreted as quarry pits almost certainly represent small-scale quarrying associated with the construction of nearby properties in the post-medieval period. This activity destroyed much of the evidence for earlier occupation of the site. [1]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6398 1660 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 159 C
Record last edited
Aug 27 2020 3:01PM