EDO4127 - Salisbury Walk, Dorchester; observations and recording 2002
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69626 90559 (8m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Terrain Archaeology
Date
January 2002
Description
Terrain Archaeology undertook a watching brief on the insertion of new steps into Salisbury Walks. Unfortunately, the site was not observed and recorded until after the steps had been inserted.
The new steps cut through part of the Roman defensive rampart along the east side of the Roman town. Very little of the make-up was exposed, but the bank appeared to be constructed from layers of chalk rubble, gravel, and grey silty soil. No dating evidence was recovered.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9574 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2002. Salisbury Walk, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Recording.
- --- SDO9575 Article in serial: Bellamy, P S. 2003. Dorchester, Salisbury Walk. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 125. 125. 164.
- --- SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1442903.
Record last edited
Oct 21 2026 5:00PM