Monument record MDO496 - Medieval buildings, former Fire Station, South Street, Bridport
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Summary
The robbed-out remains of one, possibly two structures of possibly 14th-15th century date were found on and just behind the South Street frontage during the 1996 excavations by Wessex Archaeology on the site of the former Fire Station in South Street, Bridport. These structures had been robbed out by the early 17th century.
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Full Description
The robbed-out remains of one, possibly two structures of possibly 14th-15th century date were found during the excavation of the site of the former Fire Station , South Street, Bridport by Wessex Archaeology in 1996. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Structure A was found adjacent to the South Street frontage and survived as an L-shaped robber trench, presumably representing the SE corner of a house on the frontage, within the northernmost of the two postulated properties in the excavation area. No floor levels or any internal features survived within the excavated area. Running along the south side of this building was a stone-lined drain running along the postulated property boundary.
Structure B comprised a single robber trench running N-S beyond the eastern end of the drain. It is unclear whether this formed part of a building.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO10477 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1996. Old Fire Station, South Street, Bridport.
- <1> SWX8604 Unpublished document: Andrews, P. 1996. Bridport Fire Station, Bridport, Dorset Archaeological Evaluation.
- <2> SWX8601 Unpublished document: Smith R J C. 1999. Medieval and Post-Medieval Deposits at the Former Fire Station, South Street, Bridport.
- <3> SDO10475 Article in serial: Smith, R. 1996. 'The Old Fire Station, South Street, Bridport' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 118.
- <4> SDO10476 Article in serial: Godden, D, Grove, J and Smith, R J C. 2001. 'Medieval and post-medieval Bridport: Excavations at 43 South Street, 1996'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 122.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Intervention: (EDO445)
- Event - Intervention: Former Fire Station, 43 South Street, Bridport; evaluation 1995 (EWX1497)
- Event - Intervention: Former Fire Station, 43 South Street, Bridport; evaluation 1995 Trench 1 (EDO5212)
- Event - Intervention: Former Fire Station, 43 South Street, Bridport: evaluation 1995 Trench 2 (EDO5213)
- Event - Intervention: Former Fire Station, South Street, Bridport; evaluation 1996 (EWX1705)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46610 92735 (5m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 063
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:44AM