EDO4119 - Napper's Almshouses, West Walks, Dorchester; observations and recording 1957

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 69003 90518 (29m by 13m)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Organisation

Not recorded.

Date

1957

Description

The early stages of the work on the new almshouses (Nappers Almshouses) in West Walks, Dorchester were observed by R. A. H. Farrar and Mr Dalton in February and March 1957. The foundation trenches were not deep enough to provide a section of the tail of the rampart of the Roman Town defences in this area. Architect's trial pits showed made ground up to 8ft deep (2.4m) in the eastern part of the site.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1957. Miscellaneous Discoveries and Museum Accessions. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 79. 116.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1047238.

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Dec 19 2020 4:26PM

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