SDO9764 - First Interim report on the Excavations at Colliton Park, Dorchester, 1937-1938. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 59
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | First Interim report on the Excavations at Colliton Park, Dorchester, 1937-1938. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 59 |
| Author/Originator | Drew, C D, and Collingwood Selby, K C |
| Date/Year | 1937 |
| Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society | Proceedings |
Abstract/Summary
Summary of the work carried out in the first season of excavations at Colliton Park in advance of the construction of County Hall.
The first trial trench was cut on 20th May 1937 and workmen and staff were fully employed throughout the autumn and winter. The work was begun in the area scheduled for the construction of County Hall but then moved into the NW corner of Colliton park in order to clear the area for the dumping of spoil generated through the excavation. It was at this point that building 1 (the Roman Town House) was discovered.
Building 1 was completely excavated and parts of five others exposed. Building 1: L-shaped building with several phases. A room by room summary, with plan and photos of many finds.
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Description
Plans, photos. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 59, pp. 1-14.
Location
Referenced Monuments (9)
- MDO18605 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 1 (Monument)
- MDO18606 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 2 (Monument)
- MDO18607 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 3 (Monument)
- MDO18608 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 4 (Monument)
- MDO18609 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Infant burial 5 (Monument)
- MDO18604 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Roman Building I, 'The Roman Town House' (Monument)
- MDO18601 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Roman Conduit (Monument)
- MDO18600 Colliton Park, Dorchester; Roman Street (Monument)
- MDO47507 Medieval defences, Dorchester (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4434 Colliton Park, Dorchester; excavations 1937 to 1939
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