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REMAINS of a medieval home have been unearthed during an archaeological dig at Weymouth s North Quay site, which is due to be transformed into luxury flats, it has been revealed. History lovers had fought for archaeological digs to take place at the site due to fears historic gems could be lost forever once the site is developed. Archaeologists working at the site have now revealed that the remains of a medieval house, thought to have been built between the 12th and 15th centuries, has been discovered.
Left, the stone wall of an 18th Century building, right, A possible corner of a stone wall foundation, believed to be from the late medieval period Pictures: Context One
Richard-mcconnellDorset-councilWeymouth-museumCivil-warNorth-quayContext-oneNorth-quay-pictureDig-the-streetரிச்சர்ட்-ம்க்காநெல்டோர்செட்-சபைவெயிமவுத்-அருங்காட்சியகம் ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigation work has begun at Weymouth s historic North Quay site. Work to find if anything of archaeological interest remains under land at the former council office site began yesterday after residents voiced concerns that historical gems could be lost forever when it is transformed into luxury housing. Dorset Council received comments from a number of local residents expressing concerns about the historical importance of North Quay after it was announced in January it would be demolished and turned into homes.
The proposed North Quay redevelopment is inspired by the historic old High Street Picture: Dorset Council The site was a location of action during the Battle of Weymouth in the Civil War in 1645 and, although it is unclear if any archaeological evidence remains as the site has been built on many times over the intervening centuries, it is still possible some findings of archaeological interest might still be there.
Tony-ferrariMichael-taylorDorset-councilNorth-quayHigh-street-pictureCivil-warContext-oneNorth-quay-pictureFormer-north-quayடோனி-ஃபெராரிமைக்கேல்-டெய்லர்டோர்செட்-சபை AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigation will take place around Weymouth s former council offices after residents voiced concerns that historical gems could be lost forever when the site is transformed into luxury housing. Dorset Council has received comments from a number of local residents expressing concerns about the historical importance of North Quay after it was announced the former council offices would be demolished and turned into homes.
Proposed luxury homes at North Quay Picture: Dorset Council The site was a location of action during the Battle of Weymouth in the Civil War in 1645 and, although it is unclear if any archaeological evidence remains as the site has been built on many times over the intervening centuries, it is still possible some findings of archaeological interest might still be there.
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