NHER 14215 (Monument record) - Possible post medieval butchery site, Beech Cottage
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Summary
A puddingstone quern and some reused stone fragments have been recovered from this site, and excavation has revealed a pit that may have been used as a possible post medieval blood pit, in association with the nearby butchers shop, before being used in the 19th century as a cess pit.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Puddingstone quern found.
Pit - blood pit? excavated.
Reused stone fragments in garden wall.
See notes in file.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), June 1990.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (7)
- QUERN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- PLANT REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2009 11:28AM