Monument record MWX3451 - Post-medieval pits and garden features, The Rectory, South Street, Bridport:
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Summary
A number of post-medieval and modern pits and other features were found during an evaluation of the rear garden of the Rectory, South Street by Bournemouth University in 1996. Three pits containing post-medieval material were found in Trenches I, II, and III. The pits in Trenches I and II contained a layer of limestone and brick rubble and some roof tile at the base and were interpreted as soakaways.
Two features found in Trenches I and II are probably relatively modern gardening features. In Trench IV, a layer of limestone and brick crazy-paving, bonded with cement was found about 0.5m below the surface. This is likely to be the remains of a relatively recent garden path.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A number of post-medieval and modern pits and other features were found during an evaluation of the rear garden of the Rectory, South Street, Bridport, by Bournemouth University in 1996. Three pits containing post-medieval material were found in Trenches I, II, and III. The pits in Trenches I and II contained a layer of limestone and brick rubble and some roof tile at the base and were interpreted as soakaways.
Two features found in Trenches I and II are probably relatively modern gardening features. In Trench IV, a layer of limestone and brick crazy-paving, bonded with cement was found about 0.5m below the surface. This is likely to be the remains of a relatively recent garden path. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8615 Unpublished document: Hewitt, I. 1996. The Rectory, South Street, Bridport, An Archaeological Assessment and Field Evaluation.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (6)
- Event - Interpretation: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; desk-based assessment 1996 (EWX1997)
- Event - Intervention: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; evaluation (Trench I) 1996 (EDO5217)
- Event - Intervention: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; evaluation (Trench II) 1996 (EDO5218)
- Event - Intervention: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; evaluation (Trench III) 1996 (EDO5219)
- Event - Intervention: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; evaluation (Trench IV) 1996 (EDO5220)
- Event - Intervention: The Rectory, South Street, Bridport; evaluation 1996 (EWX2018)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46553 92537 (12m by 29m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 156
Record last edited
Oct 13 2022 9:45AM
