NHER 104 (Monument record) - Site of the New Star Inn, No 8 Quayside, Norwich

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Summary

This was the site of the New Star Inn, which incorporated two separate buildings; a 15th century warehouse building and a 16th century timber-framed house, both thought to belong to the rich merchants who owned property in this area. The building was recorded in 1963 prior to its demolition, and excavation on the site recovered thick layers of oyster shells, medieval and post medieval sherds, as well as wooden piles and reeds near to the river.

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Map sheet	TG20NW
Civil Parish	NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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1963. Southeast side and site of New Star Inn, corner of Pigg Lane.
Two trial sections. Excavation by members of NRC.
Medieval and post medieval sherds. Layer of oyster shells 18 inches (46cm) thick at 3ft (91cm) deep, and nearer the river wooden piles, reeds and medieval sherds and riverine mud beneath footings of the 15th century merchants house and warehouse. [1]

The New Star Inn incorporated two separate buildings.
On east against Pigg Lane a two storey warehouse probably 15th century and on the west a timber framed 16th century house. Recorded in [2] 1963 prior to demolition. Panelling removed to Bridewell Museum 1963.
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).

Associated Sources (5)

--- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
--- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
<S2> SNF2352 Serial: 1963. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1963. No 10. p 4.
<S3> SNF2362 Article in Serial: Wilson, D. M. and Hurst, D. G. 1965. Medieval Britain in 1962 and 1963. Medieval Archaeology. Vol VIII (for 1964) pp 231-299. p 267.
<S4> SNF2685 Monograph: Jennings, S. 1981. Eighteen Centuries of Pottery from Norwich. East Anglian Archaeology. No 13. p 249.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)

Object Types (4)

MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PLANT REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Aug 3 2018 11:55AM