Monument record MDO30124 - Undated pit, Marks and Spencer, South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
An undated pit was found within the north east corner of Marks and Spencer's shop, South Street, Dorchester, during renovation works in 1994.
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Full Description
An undated pit was discovered during renovation work at Marks and Spencer's, South Street, Dorchester in 1994, when a hole was excavated to construct an additional pier within the north east corner of the building. The pit was about 1 m deep, with a dark loamy fill containing frequent flint nodules and other relatively large stones and several fragments of animal bone. No dating evidence was found. (1)(2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO94 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1995. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1994. 116. 129.
- <1> SDO9841 Article in serial: Wallis, S. 1994. Marks and Spencer's, South Street, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 116. 129.
- <2> SDO10003 Unpublished document: Wallis, S. 1994. Archaeological Observation and Recording at Marks and Spencer's, South Street, Dorchester.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6923 9058 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2014 3:57PM