Tucked away behind the council offices is a Roman house, described by the Dorset museum as “the only fully exposed example of its kind in the entire country”. I have no idea whether that’s true or not, but I have no reason to doubt their accuracy. The steel work, glass and roof have been added to mimic what has been lost and gives a good feel for what this once would have looked like.
Since the 1700’s this area has been known as Colliton Park, being the grounds of Colliton House, home to the Churchill family. They are traceable back to the Norman Conquest, a detailed history from 1512 is fascinating read, like a who’s who of Kings and Sheriffs, and can be read here. In the 1930’s the council purchased Colliton Park to build a new council offices. The roman house was excavated then, along with 8 other buildings. This one thought to be the best was preserved. It’s free to wander around, but is only open to school trips and guided tours. I poked my lens through a gap!!
A roman glass bowl was also found here and is now in the Dorset Museum, a couple hundred meters away. Overlooking the site is the 1930’s council buildings.
Chatter: Delta 100 in Nikkormat FT2n with 28mm lens. Developed in FX55.
S.H.O.U.T. 
A lovely place to visit – very enjoyable images.
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Hi David – apologies for the long delay in reply!! Dorchester is a nice town to visit, and in my case work. I’ve never lived there, but would be quite happy too! Thanks for your comment – cheers and best wishes – Andy
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