EDO4286 - Southern Dorchester By-pass, Soil Test Pit T36/1; watching brief
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69687 89191 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Herringston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wessex Archaeology
Date
1986
Description
The excavation of 23 soil test pits for geotechnical soil testing prior to the construction of the Dorchester By-pass was observed by Wessex Archaeology during August and September 1986. Test Pit T36/1 was excavated by machine and revealed a 0.3m depth of ploughsoil overlying a 0.2m thick layer of reddish-brown clay soil, possibly the remnants of a colluvial deposit. A number of solution features were visible in the top of the chalk.
No archaeological finds or features were observed.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9385 Excavation archive: Wessex Archaeology. 1987. Dorchester By-pass.
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EDO4265 Southern Dorchester By-pass, soil test pits; watching brief 1986
Record last edited
Mar 7 2017 12:32PM
