The Archaeology of Castle Hill
Week 4
Index
Week 2 update
Week 3 update
Week 5 update
Week 6 update
Interim Summary Reports
The two square pits
in this trench are both now considered to be Roman although their function
is still unclear. One of the pits contained a deposit of charcoal, animal
bones and a spearhead, which may have been deliberately placed as an offering.
The location of this pit on Castle Hill, overlooking the Roman town of
Dorchester is perhaps not coincidental, and suggests that Castle Hill
retained considerable significance long after the Iron Age settlement
had been abandoned.
Drawing a plan of a feature in Trench 4.
The spearhead in situ. This spearhead may have deliberately been placed in a pit as an offering.
If you would like to help on
the dig please speak to one of the team, or contact Denise Price, at Oxford
Archaeology on 01865 263800. Application forms may also be obtained by
e-mail from denise.price@oxfordarch.co.uk.