Monument record MDO30114 - Field boundary ditch, Dorchester Prison
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Summary
A probably post-medieval field boundary ditch was found in the northern part of the Dorchester Prison site. A field boundary is marked in roughly this position on seventeenth century maps of Dorchester.
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Full Description
A U-shaped ditch aligned roughly NNE-SSW was found in the northern part of Dorchester Prison during a watching brief in 1978. The ditch was about 1.2 m wide and 0.35 m deep cut into the natural chalk. It was filled with dark brown loam containing a little rubble and stone. This ditch is undated, but it is likely to be post-medieval and pre-date the construction of the prison. A field boundary is marked in roughly this position on Speed's 1610 map of Dorchester and it is likely that this ditch is part of that field boundary. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9690 Monograph: Draper, J and Chaplin, C. 1982. Dorchester Excavations Volume 1: Excavations at Wadham House 1968; Dorchester Prison 1970, 1975 and 1978; and Glyde Path Road 1966. 99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6917 9095 (2m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 19 2021 3:23PM
