Monument record MDO47732 - Gravel surface at Top O'Town, Dorchester

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Summary

Observations of a telephone cable trench dug north-south across Bridport Road outside the West Gate found a thin gravel layer on top of natural chalk. The layer as seen to be at least 27 feet wide. At the north edge, the chalk dips away as if to suggest a ditch, but this may be a local anomally. The gravel is slightly outside the line of the town wall, and may be the remains of the Roman approach road from Exeter.

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Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1967. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1966. 88. 119.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1431016. [Mapped feature: #637540 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 6892 9068 (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 371
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1431016

Record last edited

Jan 12 2024 3:49PM

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