EDO4199 - West Dorset District Hospital Phase II, Dorchester; Evaluation Trench 5

In November 1993, The Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit undertook an evaluation within the grounds of the West Dorset District Hospital, Dorchester in advance of the second phase of development. Five machine-excavated trenches and one long exposed section were examined. No archaeological features pre-dating the 19th century have survived the extensive landscaping works. Trench 5 was located in one of the areas of bulk removal of material for landscaping. It measured 13m x 1.6m and was machined to a depth of 0.5m, through archaeologically sterile redeposited chalk onto the natural chalk. The earlier land surface was not seen.