EWX2325 - Commercial Road, Weymouth; desk-based assessment 1994
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6778 7886 (10m by 10m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AC archaeology
Date
1994
Description
A desk based assessment in advance of residential development of the site. Identifies sequence of land reclamation and zones where deposits might exist relating to the pre-1280 port, medieval town and later post-medieval settlement of Melcombe. The authors conclude that the absence of cellared buildings and possibility of water-logging suggest a high degree of preservation of archaeological deposits might be expected.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SWX8647 Unpublished document: Cox, P W, and Chandler, J. 1994. The Quayside, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Archaeological Desk-Based Study.
- --- SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1309917.
- --- SWX9217 Article in serial: Valentin, J. 1995. The Quayside, Commercial Road, Weymouth. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 117.
Record last edited
Feb 10 2026 2:48PM