SDO11476 - Excavations at Common Mead Lane, Gillingham; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | Excavations at Common Mead Lane, Gillingham; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society |
| Author/Originator | Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group |
| Date/Year | 1983 |
Abstract/Summary
'Geophysical survey and trial excavation has been undertaken by the Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group on the site of the Romano-British settlement near Common Mead Lane, Gillingham (around ST800263). Previous work on the site by the group since 1976 has revealed a settlement covering an area of at least 4 hectares, dating from the 1st to 4th century AD
Proposed housing development to the north of the present residential estate will threaten areas where further archaeological deposits are suspected to exist. A programme of test-pit excavation commenced in the Autumn of 1983 and will continue into 1984. Preliminary results from the area around ST 80022638 have revealed small quantities of Romano-British pottery thought to derive from settlement areas to the west. No features have been discovered.'
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Description
Short note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1983', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society vol. 105, p.146
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Referenced Events (1)
- EDO1406 Common Mead Lane, Gillingham; evaluation 1983-4
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