Portland’s historic High Angle Battery site to be rediscovered thanks to a Heritage Fund grant
This week, Dorset Council announced it has successfully secured funding to improve and preserve the heritage site of High Angle Battery in Portland.
Archaeological investigations to begin at North Quay
As part of the council’s recent planning permission to demolish the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices at North Quay, Weymouth, preparations for an archaeological excavation will begin on 11 September.
Former Weymouth Bowl site to be explored for archaeological remains
As part of the council’s proposals for redevelopment of the former Weymouth Bowl site in St Nicholas St, an archaeological dig is due to take place later this month. Dorset Council acquired the leasehold interest in the former Weymouth Bowl site in January this year and has commissioned archaeology specialists Context One Heritage & Archaeology,… Read more Former Weymouth Bowl site to be explored for archaeological remains
Free webinar will explore archaeological discoveries in Dorset
Dorset Council’s Historic Environment Team will be hosting a free webinar with a series of talks about archaeological developments in Dorset.
Council praises local community and heritage groups as successful archaeological dig concludes
Dorset Council is beginning to outline the next steps to redevelop the North Quay and Weymouth Bowl sites, as a recent archaeological dig draws to a close.
Archaeological investigations set to start at North Quay
In response to Dorset Council’s recent public engagement on its initial development proposals for the North Quay site in Weymouth, a number of comments were made about the historical importance of the site, particularly as it was the location of action during the Civil War in 1645.
