NHER 4271 (Monument record) - Medieval town ditch and foundations of the medieval town wall

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Summary

In the early 1970s sections of the medieval town ditch and foundations of the medieval town wall (NHER 4294) were exposed during excavations. The ditch sections were filled with soil and silt deposits, while the foundations were built of stone and flint. Medieval brick was collected, along with post medieval pottery and clay pipes (smoking).

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Map sheet TG50NW
Civil Parish GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

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Summer 1972. Field Observation.
Four test holes, placed along the line of the suspected town moat, were excavated by May Gurney Ltd. in advance of Star GB Development at Market Gates.
Three of the test holes were observed by J. Sewter and a fourth was reported by G. Rye.
Deposits filling town ditch revealed. Face and footings of wall exposed in one test pit. Post medieval pottery, as well a deposit of early 18th century clay pipes.
See (S1) in file.

1973. Three trenches dug by JCB in area of Star Development, south of Market Gates Road.
Trenches at right angles to foot of town wall (NHER 4294). Revealed section of town ditch filled with soil and silt deposits. Exposed flint and stone foundations of the wall's Guard Tower. Much post medieval pottery (16th century onwards) both in and out of the ditch.
For full details see report (S2) in file.
E. Rose.

  • --- Article in Serial: Rye, G. 1972. Great Yarmouth - Town Moat. Norfolk Research Committee Newsletter and Bulletin. Series 2 No 9 p 16.
  • --- Article in Serial: Sewter, J. 1972. Excavations at 221-2 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth. Norfolk Research Committee Newsletter and Bulletin. Series 2 No 9 p 16.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: Sewter, J.. 1973. Test Holes, Market Gates, Great Yarmouth.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Unknown. 1973. Excavations at Star GB Developments Site, Market Gates, Great Yarmouth.
  • BRICK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Mar 9 2023 5:46PM

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