Monument record MDO4664 - Abbey precinct demolition deposits, Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Layers of rubble, pits, and dumps of domestic rubbish probably relating to the dissolution of Shaftesbury Abbey, were recorded during archaeological evaluation and excavation by Wessex Archaeology and AC archaeology in advance of a new car park at the Westminster Memorial Hospital.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Archaeological evaluation by Wessex Archaeology in 1994 (1) and subsequent excavation by AC archaeology in 1996 (2)of the area of a proposed car park extension to Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury revealed evidence for demolition deposits associated with the dissolution of Shaftesbury Abbey.
The demolition deposits comprised a series of rubble deposits and building debris, together with dumps of domestic rubbish, several pits and a robber trench along the line of the medieval walled courtyard. (2)
[This description has been based on the initial assessment report on the archaeological results and may change when the final report is produced.]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO11516 Unpublished document: Fagan L. 1995. Proposed Car Park Extension to Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Stage 2 Archaeological Evaluation: Machine Trenching.
- <2> SDO11517 Unpublished document: Cox, P W, and Tatler, S. 1996. Archaeological Excavation of the Proposed New Car Park at the Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Excavation Assessment Report..
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8601 2286 (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: 2 045 183 C
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 3:41PM