Monument record MDO6733 - Possible medieval beach or harbour at the Quayside, Commercial Road, Weymouth
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Summary
A desk based assessment carried out in advance of development in the area suggested there was potential for medieval deposits on the site, associated with a possible waterfront.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A desk based assessment carried out in advance of development in the area, suggested there was potential for medieval deposits on the site, associated with a possible waterfront. The evaluation revealed nothing like this, the deposits recorded comprised largely the nineteenth century infilling of the Backwater. It is suggested the area may have existed as a beach or hard rather than as a stone or wooden quay. (1 & 2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SWX8647 Unpublished document: Cox P W and Chandler J. 1994. The Quayside, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Archaeological Desk-Based Study.
- <2> SWX8650 Unpublished document: Cox P W and Valentin J. 1995. The Archaeological Evaluation of a Proposed Residential Development, The Quayside, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6778 7886 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 508
Record last edited
Jul 16 2019 4:05PM