Monument record MDO460 - Roman corn drying kiln, Bradford Peverell
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Summary
A group of features of Romano-British date noted during construction of the Dorchester Ring Main in 1992. Sealed beneath a layer of colluvium, the features included ditches and pits, some of the pits lined with clay, and the remains of a corn drier or small kiln or furnace.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
AC archaeology, 1992, Dorchester Ring Main 1992: Post-Excavation Research Design, Site 611 (Unpublished document). SDO9463.
Richards, J, 1992, Observations on the Dorchester Ring Main - Interim Note. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society., 247-248 (Article in serial). SDO9849.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO9463 Unpublished document: AC archaeology. 1992. Dorchester Ring Main 1992: Post-Excavation Research Design. Site 611.
- --- SDO9849 Article in serial: Richards, J. 1992. Observations on the Dorchester Ring Main - Interim Note. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 114. 247-248.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 668 925 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Peverell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 014 043 C
Record last edited
Feb 17 2026 12:24PM
