SDO9739 - Recent work in the Borough of Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | Recent work in the Borough of Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society |
| Author/Originator | Farrar R A H |
| Date/Year | 1957 |
| Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society | 78, 79-80 |
Abstract/Summary
short note on small excavations and observations made during development in Dorchester during 1955 and 1956.
Sites include trial excavation at Greyhound Yard in advance of development for a shopping precinct during December 1955 in which part of a Roman building was discovered close to the car park.
Foundation trenches for a new house in the oundbury Estate, Bridport Road were observed in December 1956 revealing the ditch of th Roman aqueduct
A short length of wall foundations parallel with Glyde Path Hill, about 2 feet below the ground surface and four yards east of the cycle shed at County Hall, Colliton Park, proved to be of relatively recent date (SY 69059087)
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Description
Note in 'Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1956', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 78, pp. 79-80.
Location
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO18993 22 Poundbury Crescent, Dorchester; Roman aqueduct (Monument)
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