SDO9541 - New Water Main, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Watching Brief
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | New Water Main, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Watching Brief |
| Author/Originator | Bellamy, P |
| Date/Year | 2003 |
| Terrain Archaeology | 53128.1 |
Abstract/Summary
An archaeological watching brief was maintained during the laying of a water main along the northern side of Bridport Road on the western edge of Poundbury, between SY67229040 to SY67359040.
A 0.3 m thick flint gravel deposit was encountered beneath the modern road has been interpreted as the remnants of the Roman approach road to Dorchester from Exeter.
External Links (1)
Description
Unpublished report by Terrain Archaeology for Wessex Water, dated September 2003. Contains location map and representative section.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO18198 New Water Main, Bridport Road, Poundbury: Roman road (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4079 New Water Main, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester; monitoring of groundworks 2003
Record last edited
Feb 14 2025 2:05PM