SDO10388 - St Anthony’s Convent, Sherborne, Dorset. Archaeological watching brief
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | St Anthony’s Convent, Sherborne, Dorset. Archaeological watching brief |
| Author/Originator | Dunkley, M, and Matthews, C |
| Date/Year | 1998 |
| Wessex Archaeology | 44041c |
Abstract/Summary
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological watching brief on land at St Anthony’s Convent, Sherborne during groundworks for the construction of new houses during April-May 1998 and February 1999.
Three late post-medieval features were observed. These included an 18th-19th century pit in the area of house 2, a 19th century dump in the area of house 6 and a 20th century pit in the area of house 1. the area of house 13 had been disturbed and made ground existed to a depth of 2 to 2.3m. The remainder of houses 8 to 12 were not observed due to previous disturbance by school buildings.
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Description
Unpublished Wessex Archaeology report for Conservation Developments Ltd, dated 23rd September 1998; with addendum added 6th December 1999.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO19706 St Anthony's Convent, Westbury, Sherborne, watching brief; late post-medieval activity (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO5115 St Anthony’s Convent, Westbury, Sherborne; observations and recording 1998 to 1999 (Ref: NMR UID: 1220667)
Record last edited
May 21 2020 10:00AM