SWX8594 - Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset: Archaeological Observations
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Rax Lane, Bridport, Dorset: Archaeological Observations |
| Author/Originator | Bellamy, P |
| Date/Year | 1999 |
| Terrain Archaeology | 5045.1 |
Abstract/Summary
Archaeological observations during groundworks for residential development to the rear of 41 East Street, Bridport have revealed traces of a large medieval ditch, about seven metres wide and three metres deep, running east-west, along the southern side of Rax Lane, This ditch has been identified as the 'Wide Ditch', the 13th century town ditch which defenced the northern side of Bridport. A probable post-medieval property boundary ran along the southern edged of the ditch. A nubmer of 18th and 19th century pits were also encountered.
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Description
Unpublished report by Terrain Archaeology for R & C Poole, dated October 1999.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (4)
- MWX3427 Rax Lane, to the rear of 41-43 East Street, Bridport: 17th/18th century activity (Monument)
- MDO19927 Rax Lane, to the rear of 41-43 East Street, Bridport: 19th century activity (Monument)
- MWX3425 Rax Lane, to the rear of 41-43 East Street, Bridport: medieval town ditch (Monument)
- MWX3426 Rax Lane, to the rear of 41-43 East Street, Bridport: post-medieval boundary wall (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EWX1960 Rax Lane, to the rear of 41-43 East Street, Bridport; observations and recording 1999
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Aug 30 2019 2:31PM