Monument record MDO29668 - Late Roman building, South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
Traces of a 3rd-4th century Roman building were recorded in a gas-main trench along South Street in 1979 and comprised a flint and mortar foundation along the Roman street frontage with associated chalk floors to the south.
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Full Description
Traces of a 3rd-4th century Roman building were recorded in a gas-main trench along South Street in 1979. This building was identified from a flint and mortar foundation cut to the south of the southern roadside ditch of the Roman street, with associated chalk floors to the south. 2nd-3rd century samian found in construction level for this building. (1)
This building may be related to Building 509 excavated at the Greyhound Yard site in 1981, which lay to the east. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9647 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1979. 'Dorset Archaeology in 1979' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 101. 135.
- <2> SDO9411 Monograph: Woodward, P J , Davies, S M , and Graham, A H. 1993. Excavations at the Old Methodist Chapel and Greyhound Yard, Dorchester, 1981-1984. 5-7.
- <3> SDO9411 Monograph: Woodward, P J , Davies, S M , and Graham, A H. 1993. Excavations at the Old Methodist Chapel and Greyhound Yard, Dorchester, 1981-1984. 55.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6925 9062 (5m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Registered Park or Garden (II) GD3360: Borough Gardens
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2013 4:49PM