SDO11544 - 41-45 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording.

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Type Unpublished document
Title 41-45 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording.
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2002
Terrain Archaeology 53094.1

Abstract/Summary

A watching brief undertaken during the construction of new dwellings in the rear gardens of 41-45 High Street, Shaftesbury (ST864229) recorded an ice well of probable 18th century date in the garden of No.45. The ice well comprised a vertical stone-lined shaft 1.9m diameter, with a domed brick roof. It was later reused as a soakaway with two drains leading into it. One drain contained a group of 1830's pottery, indicating that the ice well must have gone out of use in the early 19th century.

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Description

Unpublished report by Terrain Archaeology for Maritime and Provincial Limited, dated September 2003. Planning application reference 2/2001/0034

Location

Dorset Historic Environment Record

Referenced Monuments (2)

  • 43 High Street, Shaftesbury (Listed Building)
  • High House, 45 High Street, Shaftesbury (Listed Building)

Referenced Events (1)

  • 41-45 High Street, Shaftesbury; observations and recording 2002

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Feb 14 2025 1:49PM