NHER 26428 (Monument record) - Medieval inhumation, early roadway, medieval pits and post holes

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Summary

In 1995 observation of tree planting holes recorded the discovery of an inhumation burial on this site, probably from the churchyard adjacent, assocaited with 14th century pottery. Evidence of a roadway on this location predating the Plain, as well as dumping features and further medieval pottery sherds were also recovered.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Map

St Martin at Palace Plain.

March 1995. Watching Brief.
Observation of excavation of tree planting holes.
Inhumation burial, probably from churchyard adjacent, with 14th century sherds.
Former roadway predating the Plain, dumping levels and further medieval pottery found.
Finds NCM.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
An archive associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2022.276).
E. Rose (NLA), 13 February 1995. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 December 2022.

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  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Emery, P. 1995. St Martin at Palace Plain, Norwich: Landscaping Works. Report of Archaeological Watching Brief. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 140.
  • <S2> Article in Serial: Gurney, D. (ed.). 1996. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk 1995. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLII Pt III pp 397-412. p 406.
  • HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Record last edited

Dec 5 2022 10:50AM

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