Monument record MDO47302 - Roman buildings and well, Somerleigh Court, Dorchester
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Summary
Two trenches were excavated at the Old County Hospital site in 1999. At the largest trench, just north of Somerleigh Court, two adjacent, but separate, Roman buildings of 2nd-3rd century date, and a stone lined well linked to the buildings by a chalk path, were excavated. In the second area to the north, and adjacent to Somerleigh Road, a Roman street line and partly exposed building were excavated.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6910 9060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 380
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1431030
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 1:35PM