SDO12325 - An Archaeological Watching Brief at Land to the Rear of the Police Station, Castle Road, Portland, Dorset
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | An Archaeological Watching Brief at Land to the Rear of the Police Station, Castle Road, Portland, Dorset |
| Author/Originator | Oakey, N |
| Date/Year | 2004 |
| Niall Oakey | 5028b |
Abstract/Summary
As a condition of obtaining Planning Permission for redevelopment an archaeological watching brief was carried out during groundworks for a dwelling on land to the rear of the Police Station, Castle Road, Portland (centred on NGR: SY 6848 7377). The watching brief was carried out in November 2004 by Niall Oakey, Heritage Consultant, on behalf of R.G & M.V Wylie.
No evidence was found for activity pre-dating the 20th century. Early in that century some modification took place in order to create the artificial terrace upon which the Site and the police stables/garages stood. This comprised truncation of subsoil deposits and re-deposition and supplementation of topsoil.
No significant archaeological deposits were recorded.
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Description
Unpublished client report by Niall Oakey, Heritage Consultant, for RG and MV Wylie, dated January 2004. Planning application reference 02/00315/FUL
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
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Referenced Events (1)
- EDO5560 Rear of the Police Station, Castle Road, Portland; observations and recording 2003 to 2004
Record last edited
Jan 27 2017 11:51AM