EWX1876 - Proposed medical/dental centre, HMS Osprey, Portland; desk-based assessment 1994

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Location

Grid reference SY 68400 74300 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Birmingham University Field Arch Unit

Date

1994

Description

Assessment carried out in advance of the construction of the new facility. Site adjacent to Portland Castle and the lower slopes of the Verne citadel. The author concluded that the work was unlikely to unearth finds of prehistoric or Romano-British date but there was high potential for disturbance of features relating to Portland Castle.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Woodward, A. 1994. Site of Proposed Medical/Dental Centre, H M S Osprey, Portland, An Archaeological Evaluation and Desk-Top Study.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1309900.

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Feb 11 2021 4:27PM

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