SDO16768 - Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording during Cycleway Improvements

Terrain Archaeology carried out archaeological observations and recording during footpath and cycleway improvement works at the junction of Princes Street and Albert Road, Dorchester, on the west side of the Roman town defences. No trace of the defences was found, as the works were too shallow. The remains of the cast iron posts across the end of the walks were found. These were probably erected in the late nineteenth century after the Borough Gardens were opened in 1896. The depth of the posts suggests that there has been up to about 0.5 m of modern build up since the late nineteenth century.