SDO9869 - 'Dorchester: Finds and Observations' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society

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Type Article in serial
Title 'Dorchester: Finds and Observations' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1984
Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society Proceedings

Abstract/Summary

A very brief summary catalogue of casual finds and observations made in Dorchester during 1983. the list includes: the casual find of an Anglo-Saxon silver penny from St Georges's Vicarage; observations during the demoliton and rebuilding of Mansfields shoe shop; observations at the rear of the post office, High West Street; observations during the redevelopment of St. George's School, Fordington High Street; Observations during road wideneing on the corner of Church Street and High East Street; observations during the building of flats at Parsonage Farm, Fordington; and archaeological recording in advance of construction work at the site of Merchant's Garage, 45-47 High West Street.

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Description

Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1983', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 105, p. 150.

Location

Referenced Monuments (4)

  • 16 Cornhill, Dorchester; post-medieval wells (Monument)
  • Anglo-Saxon silver penny found at Fordington Vicarage, Dorchester (Find Spot)
  • Timber-framed building, 16 Cornhill, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Undated pits, Parsonage Farm, Fordington, Dorchester (Monument)

Referenced Events (6)

  • 16 Cornhill, Dorchester; observations and recording 1983
  • Merchant's Garage, 45-47 High West Street, Dorchester; salvage recording 1983
  • Parsonage Farm, Fordington, Dorchester; observations and recording 1983
  • Post Office, High West Street, Dorchester; observations and recording 1983
  • Road widening at Church Street/ High East Street, Dorchester; observations and recording 1983
  • St Georges School, Fordington High Street, Fordington, Dorchester; observations and recording 1983

Record last edited

May 31 2018 11:32AM