EDO4033 - Alington Street, Dorchester; observations and recording 1978

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Location

Grid reference SY 6905 9068 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Date

1978

Description

Christopher Sparey Green observed a service trench in Alington Street, opposite what was then Day's Bookshop. A small quantity of medieval and post-medieval pottery dating between the 14th and late 18th centuries. Some crucible fragments, oyster shell, animal bone and flints were also recovered. Uncertain what the stratigraphy observed was.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Excavation archive: Sparey Green, C J. 1978. Alington Street, Dorchester.
  • <2> Monograph: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2000. Annual Report.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1359830.

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Mar 19 2021 2:05PM

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