Monument record MWX1151 - Town ditch, Christchurch
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Summary
Medieval defensive town ditch excavated in 1983, which fell into disuse during the 12th to 13th century. Auguring traced the line of the ditch to 150m south of the northern burghal defences.
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Full Description
A V-shaped ditch, over 2m deep, was observed 10 m southwest of the inner defensive ditch at Keith Motors (SZ 15679281). It was augered and traced to 150m south of the northern burghal defences. <1>
Excavations in 1983 revealed the ditch to be defensive, probably constructed during the Medieval refurbishment of the defences on the north side of the town. The ditch on the south side of the town has a flat-bottomed profile, it contained more domestic refuse implying that occupation was denser within the southern part of the town. The ditch fell into disuse during the 12th/13th century. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX4028 Monograph: Jarvis, K S. 1983. Excavations in Christchurch 1969-80. 5. p52.
- <2> SWX4065 Article in serial: Davies, S M. 1983. Excavations at Christchurch, Dorset, 1981 to 1983; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 105. p53-6.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884767.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 15670 92810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 100
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884767
Record last edited
Jan 26 2022 10:44AM