Monument record MDO47072 - Civil War ditch, Trinity Street, Dorchester
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Summary
During observations of a conduit in 1914, a V-shaped ditch, 7 feet wide at the top, 7 feet deep, and 1 foot 6 inches wide at the bottom was observed. It is thought to be associated with the Civil War defences of Dorchester, and is similar to a feature of Civil War date on Maumbury Rings. Possibly a communications trench.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1915, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 59 (Serial). SDO24.
<2> Fortress Study Group, 1987, Fort: the international journal of fortification and military architecture, 59 (Serial). SDO20084.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1394700 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO24 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1915. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 36. 59.
- <2> SDO20084 Serial: Fortress Study Group. 1987. Fort: the international journal of fortification and military architecture. 15. 59.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1394700.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6920 9050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 269
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1394700
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:41PM
