Monument record MDO1064 - Roman town defences,Gallows Hill, Icen Way, Dorchester
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Summary
Gallows Hill is close to the south-east corner of the Roman town defences. Observations by Terrain Archaeology during footpath improvements in 2019 revealed natural chalk over the whole area and no trace of the defences although the site was on the outer edge of the projected course of the bank. Bank material may have been removed as part of 18th-century landscaping to form the town walks.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bellamy, P, 2019, Gallows Hill, Dorchester, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording (Unpublished document). SDO16414.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16414 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2019. Gallows Hill, Dorchester, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6960 9047 (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 E
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 174
Record last edited
Dec 16 2025 12:09PM
