NHER 21054 (Monument record) - Post medieval well east of Bridewell Street

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Summary

Foundation trenches were dug for a new pilgrim's hostel. Archaeological evaluation during this excavation recorded no earlier footings or walls except a post medieval well. This indicates a lack of medieval occupation in this area which has previously been suggested to be part of the medieval planned town.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF93NW
Civil Parish WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

20 December 1984. Digging foundation trenches. Site east of Bridewell Street, west of Anglican shrine.
Foundation trenches for new disabled pilgrims' hostel dug to depth of 1m concrete laid at base, visible sections to 80cm. No earlier footings or walls exposed, but general spread of made ground of two periods, upper being dark soil with mid to late 19th century material and lower very chalky with brick bats etc. post medieval pantile fragment. Well in one corner. Foreman [1], said base of trenches rested on natural chalk and no masonry encountered.
J. J. Wymer (NAU), 21 December 1984.

This is important in indicating a lack of medieval occupation north of north side of Common Pump Place, as contradicting what has sometimes been suggested as to extent of medieval ?planned town in this area.
E. Rose (NAU), 17 January 1985.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • BRICK (Undated)
  • ROOF TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2006 3:52PM

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