Find Spot record MDO46898 - Roman building, 48 South Street, Dorchester

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A plain floor of Roman date was uncovered during digging of foundations for 48A and 48B South Street.

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(SY 69239057) In digging foundtions of No.48A and No.48B South Street a piece of plain floor was found. It is laid down in the Museum Hall. <1> Nos.48A and 48B South Street are occupied as commercial premises the manager of which knew nothing of the finds nor the date of the building construction. <2>

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  • <1> Map: Acland, J E. Private 1 to 25 inch scale map and index, 1904-1932.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 21-AUG-54.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453360. [Mapped feature: #636571 ]

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Grid reference SY 6923 9057 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 47
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453360

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Aug 1 2023 1:53PM

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