EDO7913 - Colliton House, Colliton Park, Dorchester; observations and recording 2008
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6904 9079 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Terrain Archaeology
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Observations and recording carried out at short notice following the unexpected discovery of a well during groundworks for a new patio at the north-west corner of Colliton House. The top of natural chalk was exposed in the eastern part of the trench; elsewhere it was truncated at a depth of about 0.85m below ground level. A circular well shaft was cut into the natural chalk. At some time it had been modified to accept a chute that acted as a drain from the 18th-century part of Colliton House.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO19744 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2008. New Patio, Colliton House, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Investigation and Recording January 2008. [Mapped feature: #9803 ]
Record last edited
Apr 18 2023 3:41PM