Post-Medieval Archaeology 45 (2)

Re-examination of a child burial found during excavations in advance of the construction of new offices for Dorset County Council in the north-west quarter of Dorchester in 1937 indicates that it is of early modern, rather than of Roman date, as originally believed at the time of excavation. A possible context is explored for the burial of a child in unconsecrated ground in the 17th century.

Discusses raised by Dixon's article (this issue). PP-B

Discusses evidence for post-medieval housing predating the railways, and the construction of the railway. PP-B

Describes animal remains recovered from coffins in a burial ground shared with humans. These were probably used for research and teaching in the hospital. PP-B

Round-up of publications. PP-B