SDO9687 - Archaeological observations on the site of the Assembly Rooms, North Square, Dorchester
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | Archaeological observations on the site of the Assembly Rooms, North Square, Dorchester |
| Author/Originator | Graham, A H |
| Date/Year | 1982 |
| Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society | 104, 188-9 |
Abstract/Summary
A nine-metre length of the southern lip of innermost ditch of the northern part of the Roman town defences was exposed. There were deep deposits of ditch fills extending for at least 25 m further to the north, suggesting the possibility of at least two ditches. To the south of the ditch there was an indistinct deposit of loose flint and limestone rubble 5 m wide which may be the robbed remains of the Roman town wall.
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Description
Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1982', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 104, pp. 188-9. Contains schematic section and location plan.
Location
Referenced Monuments (1)
- MDO18816 Roman Town defences, Assembly Rooms, North Square, Dorchester (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4338 Assembly Rooms Site, North Square, Dorchester; observations and recording 1982
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