Monument record MDO47072 - Civil War ditch, Trinity Street, Dorchester

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Summary

During observations of a conduit in 1914, a V-shaped ditch, 7 feet wide at the top, 7 feet deep, and 1 foot 6 inches wide at the bottom was observed. It is thought to be associated with the Civil War defences of Dorchester, and is similar to a feature of Civil War date on Maumbury Rings. Possibly a communications trench.

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1915. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 36. 59.
  • <2> Serial: Fortress Study Group. 1987. Fort: the international journal of fortification and military architecture. 15. 59.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1394700.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6920 9050 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 269
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1394700

Record last edited

Aug 25 2023 10:29AM

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