EDO4814 - Wessex Royale Hotel, High West Street, Dorchester; observations and recording 2002
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69019 90646 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Dorset County Council Archaeology Service
Date
January 2002
Description
During development work in the courtyard to the rear of the Wessex Royale Hotel, 32 High West Street, Dorchester, Steve Wallis observed a pit dug against the east wall of the courtyard and the rear of 18b Princes Street. The pit was about 1.5m across and 2m deep. It revealed c. 1.5m of soil containing occasional pieces of modern rubble directly overlying natural chalk.
No archaeological finds or features were noted.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO10006 Unpublished document: Wallis, S. 2002. Wessex Royale Hotel, High West Street, Dorchester.
Record last edited
Mar 19 2021 2:53PM