SDO9762 - A Roman site in Trinity Street, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | A Roman site in Trinity Street, Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society |
| Author/Originator | Kirk, G E |
| Date/Year | 1939 |
| Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society | Proceedings |
Abstract/Summary
Report on excavations to the rear of South Grove Cottage, in advance of the construction of the Lee Motors garage. Three phases were defined. Phase 1 comprised postholes and a pit of 2nd century AD date. Phase 2 comprised an oven, a pit and chalk and mortar surfaces dating to the late 3rd century AD. Phase 3 comprised part of a Roman stone-footed building of probablelLate 3rd/4th century AD date. Also contains details of finds.
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Description
Plans and section drawing. Published in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society vol. 61, pp48-59
Location
Referenced Monuments (5)
- MDO19022 South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester; Earlier Roman activity (Monument)
- MDO19024 South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester; Roman Building (Monument)
- MDO19025 South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester; Roman Infant burial 1 (Monument)
- MDO19026 South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester; Roman Infant burial 2 (Monument)
- MDO19023 South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester; Roman Oven (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4432 South Grove Cottage/Lee Motors, Trinity Street, Dorchester; excavations 1938
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