Monument record MDO1068 - Ditch, part of Roman town defences, Southfield House, Dorchester
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Summary
A ditch, part of the Roman town defences, was observed in a trench dug for a telephone cable in 1965.
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Full Description
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 548 (Monograph). SDO150.
'In 1965 the apex of a ridge in the Chalk under the N. side of South Walks Road was uncovered in a telephone-cable trench opposite the N.W. corner of Southfield House (69231:90344; (fn. 70) information from Mr. C. J. Green).'
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 548.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6923 9034 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 174 F
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 174
Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 4:47PM
