EDO4200 - West Dorset District Hospital Phase II, Dorchester; Evaluation Trench 6
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68597 90371 (18m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Birmingham University Field Arch Unit
Date
November 1993
Description
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 6 was located within an area of earlier bulk excavation of material for landscaping near the centre of the development site. It measured 17.5m x 1.6m and was machined to a depth of 1.5m, through redeposited materials without exposing the natural chalk.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9618 Unpublished document: Newton, E. 1994. West Dorset Hospital Phase II: Advance Car Park Contract: Archaeological Evaluation.
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EDO4201 West Dorset District Hospital Phase II, Dorchester
Record last edited
Nov 20 2006 1:17AM
