Monument record MDO42126 - Roman road, Top O'Town House, Bridport Road, Dorchester
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Summary
Roman road recorded in 2018 during evaluation of the proposed site of a mews-style dwelling to the rear of Top o' Town House by Terrain Archaeology. The remains of a gravel road were found overlaying the natural chalk. It was found to be constructed of layers of hard-packed sandy flint gravel layers with small flint cobbles. Though only a small part was exposed, this was interpreted as the southern edge of a road running roughly WNW-ESE. A small quantity of abraded Romano-British pottery was found in a layer of silt which probably developed after the disuse of the road.
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16115 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2018. Top o' Town House, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68861 90706 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 24 2020 12:52PM