NHER 126 (Monument record) - Medieval quay and finds, 1 St George's Street
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Summary
A wooden post with planking attached, probably part of a medieval quay, was found about a metre from the river during works in 1960. Also found were animal bones and pieces of medieval pottery.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1960. City Art School.
Digging of new foundations for a chimney below the river bank and about 1m (3 feet) from the edge of the river.
Wooden post about 15cm by 15cm by 10cm (6 inches by 6 inches x by 4 inches) long found at an angle of 45 degrees with planking at right angles to it.
Probably part of a quay. Found in black river silt.
13th/14th century pottery and animal bones also found.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF2685 Monograph: Jennings, S. 1981. Eighteen Centuries of Pottery from Norwich. East Anglian Archaeology. No 13.
- --- SNF87213 Record Card: NCM Staff. 1973-1989. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card - Norwich.
- --- SNF87125 Serial: 1960. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1960. No 7. p 4.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 4:03AM