EWX1497 - Former Fire Station, 43 South Street, Bridport; evaluation 1995
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46635 92738 (12m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wessex Archaeology
Date
Not recorded.
Description
Two hand-dug trenches measuring 2m by 1m across were excavated by Wessex Archaeology in the yard to the rear of the former Fire Station in December 1995, in advance of redevelopment. Trial Trench 1 lay to the west and revealed the stub of a mortared stone wall and robber trenches, possibly from a post-medieval building. Trial Trench 2 lay to the east and revealed an L-shaped section of wall, possibly the SE corner of a building. It was composed of rough limestones in cream mortar. There was some evidence for a possible rebuilding of this structure. This building has been tentatively dated to the late medieval/early post-medieval period.(1)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8604 Unpublished document: Andrews, P. 1996. Bridport Fire Station, Bridport, Dorset Archaeological Evaluation.
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 123.
- <3> SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1044295.
- <4> SDO14748 Index: RCHME Microfilm Index. 7956.
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 6 2020 3:27PM
