NHER 119 (Monument record) - Undated pits and cess pits, 37-39 St Benedict's Street
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Summary
In 1971 a number of artefacts were recovered from pits and cess pits located 2.4-3.1m below street level. Finds included 11th-13th century pottery sherds and animal bones, oyster shells and piece of Mayen lava.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1971.
11th-13th century pottery and animal bones, oyster shells and piece of mayen lava. Included Grimston Ware.
From cess pits and other pits. Mostly from 2.4-3.1m (8-10ft) below street level.
Some post medieval sherds found about 1.8m (6ft) deep.
Finds held NCM.
W. Milligan (NCM).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (5)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Undated)
- POT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- QUERN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 7 2016 12:32PM