Monument record MDO19368 - Dolphin Development, Christchurch (site X11.2); later medieval pits

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Summary

A watching brief on the site of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5, revealed three later medieval pits [F1, 29, 44]. However, it should be emphasised that the areas between features were not examined in any detail.

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M. Fox for Poole Museums, directed a program of rescue excavation and observation in advance of the Dolphin development, Church Street, Christchurch, during 1974-5 (site X11.2). The results were subsequently published in DNHAS monograph 5 (1).

The observations revealed three later medieval pits [F1, 29, 44]. However, it should be emphasised that the areas between features were not examined in any detail. [F1 & 29] were circular in plan and approximately 2m in diameter, [F44] was oval in plan and smaller.


<1> Jarvis, K S, 1983, Excavations in Christchurch 1969-80, 37-42 (Monograph). SWX4028.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Jarvis, K S. 1983. Excavations in Christchurch 1969-80. 5. 37-42.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 15915 92658 (11m by 30m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SZ19SE

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2023 4:49PM

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