Monument record MDO47761 - Somerleigh Court, Dorchester; Roman building
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Summary
Roman building remains, with fragmentary mosaic and tessellated pavements have been found at Somerleigh Court since 1862. They may belong to a large house, or to several different houses.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY69089048. A room, floored in part by a tessellated pavement, was excavated in 1963.1st or early 2nd century pottery found is thought to have been contemporary with the original construction. It is suggested that the building extended to the north. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 562, no. 189c. [Mapped feature: #637569 ]
- <2> SDO9894 Article in serial: Greene, J P. 1993. Excavations at Dorchester Hospital (Site C), Dorchester, Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 115.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1410232.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6908 9048 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 273
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410232
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 189c
Record last edited
Jan 17 2024 12:24PM
