Monument record MDO4644 - Wall of probable post-medieval date, 4 Haimes Lane, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A short length of stone wall observed during construction of a drive. Investigations revealed approximately two metres of curving wall made of greensand. The wall could not be dated but was thought by the excavators to be post-medieval in date.
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Full Description
The remains of a Greensand stone wall 0.5 m wide and running roughly NE-SW was discovered during a small investigation by Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group in 1976. This wall curved round to the south in its SW portion. This is probably post-medieval in date. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11483 Serial: Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group. 1977-80. Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group; Interim Report 1977-80. 1977-80.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 86359 23159 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 166
Record last edited
Nov 14 2013 4:36PM