Monument record MDO1061 - Town Walls, Lee Motor Works, Dorchester
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Summary
Sections through the Roman town defences were exposed and recorded during construction of an extension to the Lee Motor Works in 1955. These revealed a layer of flint interleaved with chalk, thought to be metalling of a road. Over this were layers forming the back of the rampart, and consisting of layers of relatively clean loam and chalk and others containing occupation debris.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1956, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955, 129 (Serial). SDO55.
<2> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 547 (Monograph). SDO150.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 129.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 547.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6912 9035 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 174 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 174
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:26PM
