Monument record MDO3120 - Ditch on the Dorchester Ring Main, Winterborne Monkton
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Summary
A steep-sided feature recorded during archaeological work in 1992 on a new ring main around Dorchester. One piece of Romano-British pottery was recovered from the filling of this feature, which was interpreted as most likely to be a ditch of probable Roman date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A cut 5.4m wide and 1.2m deep observed in section in the pipe trench. The nature of the filling suggested gradual accumulation with evidence of occasional collapses of the sides. Interpreted as a ditch, as it seemed too regular to have been a chalk pit and there was no evidence of structures within it.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9463 Unpublished document: AC archaeology. 1992. Dorchester Ring Main 1992: Post-Excavation Research Design. Site 607.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6726 9001 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 130 028
Record last edited
Mar 10 2017 2:22PM