Monument record MDO1074 - Wall footing, Lee Motors, Trinity Street, Dorchester
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Summary
A flint and chalk structure sealed by the back of the Roman town rampart was exposed and recorded in 1955. This was thought to be metalling of a road running round inside the defences, but has been reinterpreted as the footing for a town wall.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1951, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950, 129 (Serial). SDO50.
<2> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 552 (Monograph). SDO150.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 129.
- <2> 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. 552.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6913 9035 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 176
Record last edited
Jan 24 2025 11:19AM
