SDO12524 - Geotechnical Borehole, Sandsfoot Castle, Old Castle Road, Weymouth, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Geotechnical Borehole, Sandsfoot Castle, Old Castle Road, Weymouth, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording |
| Author/Originator | Bellamy, P S |
| Date/Year | 2010 |
| Terrain Archaeology | 53328/3/1 |
Abstract/Summary
'An archaeological watching [brief] was carried out by Terrain Archaeology in November 2010, during the digging of the inspection pit for a borehole in the area of the seventeenth century earthwork bastion of Sandsfoot Castle, Old Castle Road, Weymouth, Dorset (SY67477739). A thin layer of mortar debris, stone fragments, clinker and oyster shell was encountered below the topsoil. This sealed an earlier probable topsoil layer at a depth of 0.39 m below ground level. No dating evidence was recovered. The layer of mortar debris may be associated with the construction or robbing of the castle.'
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Description
Unpublished client report by Terrain Archaeology for Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, dated November 2010.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO6598 Sandsfoot Castle, Weymouth (Listed Building)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO5775 Geotechnical borehole, Sandsfoot Castle, Weymouth; observations and recording 2010
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