Monument record MDO18887 - Dorchester Prison; Early Roman pits
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Summary
Roman remains were found when trial trenches were excavated over the western area of Dorchester Prison in 1975. Three large and enigmatic mid C1st beam slots were found, one of which was cut by one of three basically turf-filled pits of 90-100 CE. Post-holes of Roman date were found over the area suggesting timber buildings, but their precise dating and form is not clear. In other areas a spread of building rubble of circa 175 CE sealed a stripped and level chalk surface.
A late 1st century pit and another which may have been Roman, were recorded in 1978 when a machine-dug contractors trench was observed.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Draper, J, and Chaplin, C, 1982, Dorchester Excavations Volume 1: Excavations at Wadham House 1968; Dorchester Prison 1970, 1975 and 1978; and Glyde Path Road 1966, 61-76 (Monograph). SDO9690.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1410307 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69128 90909 (2m by 4m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 309
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1410307
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:33PM
