Monument record MDO8711 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.3); post medieval wells
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Summary
An excavation on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed three post medieval wells. [F11] was a 17th-18th century stone-lined well with 18th-19th century filling. [F15] was a brick-lined well constructed and back-filled in the 19th century. [F25] was another stone-lined well, but not closely datable.
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Full Description
M. Fox for Poole Museums, directed a rescue excavation in advance of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5 (site X11.3). The excavation was subsequently published in DNHAS monograph 5 (1).
The excavations revealed three post medieval wells. [F11] was a 17th-18th century stone-lined well with 18th-19th century filling. [F15] was a brick-lined well constructed and back-filled in the 19th century. [F25] was another stone-lined well, but not closely datable.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX4028 Monograph: Jarvis, K S. 1983. Excavations in Christchurch 1969-80. 5. 37-42.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1592 9263 (9m by 7m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 039 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 97
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884755
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 5:47PM
