SDO9881 - Dorset Archaeology in 1977: Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society

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Type Article in serial
Title Dorset Archaeology in 1977: Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1978
Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society Proceedings

Abstract/Summary

Brief catalogue of archaeological work undertaken in Dorset during 1977. includes: observations during construction of an extension at 21 North Square; observations during the conversion of 6 North Square into a restaurant; Excavations in advance of development at Wollaston House; retrieval of fragments of human bone during road works in Orchard Street; and the discovery of a sestertius of Crispus as Caesar during contruction of a vestry on the north side of St. Peter's church.

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Description

Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1977', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 99, pp. 120-126.

Location

Referenced Monuments (9)

  • 21 North Square, Dorchester; post-medieval bread oven (Monument)
  • 21 North Square, Dorchester; Roman ditch (Monument)
  • 6 North Square, Dorchester; medieval pits (Monument)
  • 6 North Square, Dorchester; post-medieval pits (Monument)
  • 6 North Square, Dorchester; Roman ditch (Monument)
  • Medieval burials, Orchard Street, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Medieval castle ditch, 6 North Square, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Roman building, 6 North Square, Dorchester (Monument)
  • Roman coin from St Peter's Church, Dorchester (Find Spot)

Referenced Events (4)

  • 21 North Square, Dorchester; observations and recording 1977
  • 6 North Square, Dorchester; observations and recording 1977
  • Orchard Street, Dorchester; observations and recording 1977
  • Wollaston Field, Dorchester; excavation 1977 to 1978

Record last edited

May 24 2023 9:22AM