NHER 1278 (Monument record) - Probable medieval pit
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Summary
In 1954 a probable medieval pit was discovered. It contained pottery of probable medieval date, charcoal and oyster and mussel shells.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF64SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD HUNSTANTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Former Civil Parish | xHUNSTANTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1954.
Near Old Hunstanton club house (Hunstanton Parish).
Refuse pit found at 3 feet 6 inch deep with soot-blackened clay, charcoal, oyster and mussel shells and two sherds, probably medieval.
E. Rose (NAU).
NGR amended from original of TF 6855 4275.
M. Horlock (NLA), 17 December 2002.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- CHARCOAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 20 2019 11:47AM