Monument record MDO18864 - Medieval castle ditch, 6 North Square, Dorchester

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Summary

Observations at 6 North Square in 1977 noted the castle ditch. A ditch was observed with a puddled clay upper fill. This may have been that ditch recorded by Moule between the Town Hall and 26 High Street.

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<1> Keen, L (compiler), 1978, Dorset Archaeology in 1977: Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society (Article in serial). SDO9881.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1430943 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Keen, L (compiler). 1978. Dorset Archaeology in 1977: Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 99.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430943.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69252 90834 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 368
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430943

Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 7:33PM

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