NHER 1133 (Monument record) - Retaining wall of Mill Fleet, Stonegate Street
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Summary
Several trenches dug on Stonegate Street in 1974 revealed the probable brick retaining wall of the Mill Fleet, which was filled in in 1898. Beneath this were timber structures, perhaps part of an earlier wharf.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Trenches along length, on site of Mill Fleet (filled in).
Probable brick retaining wall of Fleet seen; various timbers (from wharf?) at lower level.
S. Dunmore (NAU), April 1974.
The Mill Fleet was infilled in 1898 as it had become much like an open sewer (S1).
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 6 June 2019.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. King's Lynn.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF2500 Serial: 1974. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1974. No 21. p 6.
- <S1> SNF6404 Monograph: Hillen, H. J. 1907. History of the Borough of King's Lynn. P 768.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (1)
- WORKED OBJECT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
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Record last edited
Jun 13 2019 12:42PM