Monument record MDO18850 - Roman oven, Pitfield's, South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
The remains of a Roman oven were recorded in a gas main trench outside Pitfield's butchers near the southern end of South Street in 1979.
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Full Description
A Roman oven was crossed outside Pitfield's butchers near the bottom of South Street during the cutting of a 1.2m deep trench for renewal of gas mains in 1979. <1>
<1> Keen, L, 1979, Dorset Archaeology in 1979. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 135 (Article in serial). SDO9647.
Near the bottom of South Street Roman levels re-appeared and outside Pitfield's butchers an oven was crossed. (SY69219038).
<1.1> Sparey Green, C, Oral: Christopher Sparey Green (Verbal communication). SDO20250.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 453565 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9647 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1979. Dorset Archaeology in 1979. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 101. 135.
- <1.1> SDO20250 Verbal communication: Sparey Green, C. Oral: Christopher Sparey Green.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453565.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6921 9038 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 181
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453565
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:32PM
