NHER 24054 (Monument record) - Site of Late Saxon building, medieval pottery works and multi-period finds, Vong Lane

Along north boundary of land of former Public House.

October 1987. Disturbed soil where new fence put in, unweathered soil.
Glazed Grimston, mostly 'late' medieval, sherds.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NAU) 13 October 1987.

1988-1989. Excavation.
Excavation of pottery production site.
See published report (S1) for further details.

Finds recovered at this site between 1987 and 1989 have been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1998.147.8).
P. Watkins (HES), 23 July 2019.

October 1991. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of commercial excavation to south of excavated area, where site continues under modern buildings.
Late Saxon and medieval sherds in small quantities.
See reports (S2) and (S3) for further details.
E. Rose (NLA) 2 December 1991. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 April 2016 and 7 February 2022.

January-February 1992. Excavation.
Further excavations adjacent to 1988 to 1989 site. Contexts 1015 to 1175 used.
Evidence for Saxo-Norman domestic occupation comprising ditch and two pits.
In 12th century a hollow way was developed (under modern Vong Lane) and a back lane established. Between these were a post-in-trench building, several pits, and a well.
13th century. Earlier features replaced by a new system of toft ditches.
No evidence for late occupation. No kilns found.
See published report (S1) for further details.
An archive associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2022.168).
P. Andrews (NAU) 4 May 1992. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 December 2022.

June 1992. Finds scatter.
Medieval Grimston green glazed pottery sherds.
Identified by L. Brewster (KLM) 18 July 1992.