Monument record MDO45175 - Town Walks, Dorchester

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Summary

A series of public walks situated on the course of the Roman town defences. There are six tree-lined walks, covering an area of seven hectares. These were created around 1712 when the defensive embankments were flattened to form tree lined promenades or walks. The walks comprise North Walk, Colliton Walk, West Walks, Bowling Alley Walk, South Walks, Gallows Hill and Salisbury Walk.

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  • <1> Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12. 12-Nov-2001.
  • <2> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10424.
  • <3> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10448.
  • <4> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10449.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1355465.

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Grid reference Centred SY 6931 9066 (833m by 705m)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 263
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1355465

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Apr 6 2023 7:06AM

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