NHER 875 (Monument record) - Site of medieval building, Norwich Playhouse, The Gun Wharf

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Summary

A watching brief in 1992 during the conversion of a former maltings to a theatre noted flood deposits and made up ground for the foundations of a medieval building.

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Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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March 1992. Watching Brief.
Two test pits approximately 2m by 2m at top but narrow at bottom, and approximately 2m deep, were observed during conversion of the former maltings to a theatre. Both revealed made-up ground, with standing water at the bottom of both.
P. Andrews (NAU), 18 March 1992.

May 1992. Watching Brief.
Sections show build up of 'flood' deposits and foundations for building.
See location plan in file and hanging plans.
H. Wallis (NAU), January 1993.

  • --- Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.

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Record last edited

Jan 24 2017 2:43PM

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