NHER 86 (Monument record) - Former cinema site, medieval rubbish pit and pottery sherds
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Summary
This was formerly the site of the 'Mayfair' Cinema. In 1963 it was redeveloped and a 13th century rubbish pit with pottery sherds, as well as a 17th century tag, were recovered. This is now the site of a television studio.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1963. Building site west side of Magdalen Street. No 114 to 116. Former site of 'Mayfair' cinema.
13th century sherds from rubbish pit.
17th century tag. [1]
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF2685 Monograph: Jennings, S. 1981. Eighteen Centuries of Pottery from Norwich. East Anglian Archaeology. No 13.
- --- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
- --- SNF87213 Record Card: NCM Staff. 1973-1989. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card - Norwich.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 7 2016 12:29PM