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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 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...

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 ...

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 a...