NHER 58681 (Monument record) - Post-medieval pits at Parsonage Square
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1971. Salvage excavation.
Investigations by NCM staff during the demolition of buildings on Pasonage Street and the extention of the Telephone Exchange building. Finds from this work are held by the NCM, along with material recovered following the demolition of the nearby Theatre De Luxe building (NWHCM : 1971.44 : A; NWHCM : 1971.45 : A).
The features identified are described in (S1) as follows:
5 Pasonage Square (TG2307 0872).
17th century sherds including a stoneware medallion pot with most of face found in rubbish pit. Part of inscription also found. Discovery of pot noted in (S2)
6 Parsonage Square (TG2350 0869).
Another 17th century pit found a few feet away from the first.
Compiled by P. Watkins (HES), 18th February 2013.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- INSCRIBED OBJECT (Undated)
- POT (16th Century to 17th Century - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Nov 19 2013 12:47PM