SDO10160 - Christchurch - King's Arms Hotel, Watching Brief. site X18; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | Christchurch - King's Arms Hotel, Watching Brief. site X18; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society |
| Author/Originator | Jarvis, K S |
| Date/Year | 1985 |
Abstract/Summary
In March/April 1985 contractors excavated a trench c. 1.8m wide, 1.6m deep and 19m long for underpinning the foundations of the front wall of the King's Arms. This was observed by K. Jarvis and Mr. P. Aitken. The trench was located along the front (south) wall of the King's Arms, beginning on the west side at the boundary with no.16 Castle Street and continuing for at least 18m with an offset of 0.5m to the south of the porch. The trench revealed (a) traces of the burh defences with earlier features, (b) medieval and later floor levels and (c) medieval and later road levels of Castle Street.
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Description
Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1985', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 107, pp. 168-70
Location
National Monuments Record
Referenced Monuments (5)
- MDO8742 Kings Arms Hotel WB, Christchurch; medieval road (Castle Street) (Monument)
- MDO8741 Kings Arms Hotel WB, Christchurch; possible late medieval structures (Building)
- MDO8740 Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch archaeological watching brief; medieval town defences (Monument)
- MDO19348 Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch archaeological watching brief; pre-defence features (Monument)
- MWX1111 Twinham, Christchurch; late Saxon burh and medieval town walls (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4936 Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch; observations and recording during underpinning 1985
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