Monument record MDO29865 - Medieval wall, Shaftesbury Museum, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
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Summary
The remains of a robbed Greensand stone rubble wall interpreted as the foundation of a late medieval structure was discovered in the grounds of Shaftesbury Museum by AC archaeology in 2008.
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Full Description
The remains of a stone wall were found in Test Pit 3 during archaeological evaluation of the grounds of Shaftesbury Museum by AC archaeology in 2008. The wall was aligned roughly N-S and comprise Greensand rubble and flint bonded with pale brown clay. It ran over the top of a probable medieval pit and has been interpreted as the robbed remains of the footings of a late medieval structure. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10625 Unpublished document: Whelan, J and Firth, E. 2008. An Archaeological Evaluation at Shaftesbury Museum, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8629 2293 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2013 10:31AM