SDO20671 - A child's burial in unconsecrated ground in early modern Dorchester, Dorset. Post-Medieval Archaeology

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Type Article in serial
Title A child's burial in unconsecrated ground in early modern Dorchester, Dorset. Post-Medieval Archaeology
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Date/Year 2011

Abstract/Summary

'Re-examination of a chold burial found during excavations in advance of the construction of new offices for Dorset County Council in the north-west quarter of Dorchester in 1937 indicates that it is of early modern, rather than of Roman date, as originally believed at the time of excavation. A possible context is explored for the burial of a child in unconsecrated ground in the 17th century.'

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Dorset Historic Environment Record Photocopy

Referenced Monuments (1)

  • Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 7 (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Colliton Park, Dorchester; excavations 1937 to 1939

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