Title: |
Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Development at Devitt Court, Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset. ST 636 165. (Doc. 3496/1/0) |
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AC archaeology Ltd
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Number of Pages: |
21 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
A desk-based study and site visit were carried out in May 1996 to assess the archaeological potential of the proposed redevelopment of a part of Sherborne School. The site, the present Fives Court and adjacent areas within Devitt Court, lay within the former western boundary of the precincts of Sherborne Abbey. In post-medieval times the area was recorded as 'Abbey Mill', the post-Dissolution ownership of which was traced from surviving documents. The location of at least a later (post-medieval) mill lay beyond the immediate area of development, although the site of one other building in the 18th century mill complex was likely to be affected by the proposals. The proposals also had the potential to impact on deposits related to the former course of the mill stream, Combe Stream, now piped beneath yards and buildings. The deposits would be expected to include waterlogged remains of high palaeo-environmental potential. The majority of the proposed development was to take place within the footprint of buildings still in use, with much of the additional required land being asphalted and concreted areas. Prior to demolition there was deemed to be little scope for invasive investigation to establish the presence and survival of any archaeological deposits. [Au] |
Author: |
John W Hawkes
John Chandler
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Publisher: |
AC Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication: |
1996
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Sherborne Abbey |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Sherborne School |
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Abbey Mill |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Devitt Court Sherborne School Sherborne Dorset |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Devitt Court |
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Subjects / Periods: |
18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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Date Of Issue From:
1996
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: DEVITT COURT, SHERBORNE SCHOOL, SHERBORNE Study area: 0.5ha Investigation type: Desk-based District: West Dorset Monument: BUILDING. Post-medieval (1540-1901) Ngr: ST63601650 Parish: Sherborne Postcode: DT9 3PF
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |