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A civic society are hosting a talk on the findings from a recent archaeological excavation in Weymouth

The area around the former council offices was the site of the Battle of Weymouth in 1645.

A 13-week archaeological excavation is set to begin this month at the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices

UNSEEN for more than 450 years, the remarkable remains of Taunton’s 12th century Priory were going on show to the public in February 2005.

HEAR about the results of recent archaeological investigations in Weymouth at a talk later this month.

AN archaeological dig will take place at a former Weymouth bowling alley this month as part of the council’s plans for its redevelopment.

THE FUTURE of the North Quay site which is due to be transformed into luxury housing will be determined once the council receives a report on an…

REMAINS of a medieval home have been unearthed during an archaeological dig at Weymouths 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 bee...

ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigation work has begun at Weymouths 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 w...

AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigation will take place around Weymouths 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 C...