Monument record MDO47302 - Roman buildings and well, Somerleigh Court, Dorchester
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Summary
Two trenches were excavated at the Old County Hospital site in 1999. At the largest trench, just north of Somerleigh Court, two adjacent, but separate, Roman buildings of 2nd-3rd century date, and a stone lined well linked to the buildings by a chalk path, were excavated. In the second area to the north, and adjacent to Somerleigh Road, a Roman street line and partly exposed building were excavated.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Hulka, S, and Hodgson, J, 2000, Dorchester, Old County Hospital, 162 (Article in serial). SDO9653.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1431030 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6910 9060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 380
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1431030
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:41PM
