NHER 14467 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval brickworks and tile works
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Summary
In 1968 a waster mound of bricks and tiles was found at this location. The bricks were decorated with double-headed eagles and a lion and were dated to the late 17th century. This mound provided a clear indication that a brickworks or tile works was situated here during the post medieval period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH WOOTTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1968.
Waster mound of brick and tile; bricks decorated with double-headed eagles and lion, late 17th century. Also King's Lynn farthing 1668 amongst them.
See (S1).
King's Lynn Museum, 24 January 1978.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 62 SE 38.
- <S1> SNF2411 Article in Serial: Hurst, D. G. 1968. Post-Medieval Britain in 1967. Post-Medieval Archaeology. Vol 2 (for 1968) pp 175-194. p 185.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (4)
- BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- KILN WASTE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2018 11:11AM