NHER 32879 (Monument record) - Medieval to post medieval occupation

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Summary

An archaeological evaluation revealed a sequence of buildings and abandonment dating from the 14th century to the post medieval period. Animal and fish bones and pottery were recovered. Early maps show a 'Row' crossing the site. The sequence associated with it probably survives well.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG50NW
Civil Parish GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Map

August 1997. Trial Trench.
Evaluation prior to proposed redevelopment of site.
14th century building discovered, first occupation of site; succeeded by post medieval building after period of abandonment. Animal bone, pottery found in 19th century cellars and fish pit dug on site.
Early maps show a 'Row' crossing the site, the quality of the deposits found here suggest the 'Row' and the sequence associated with it probably survive well.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 10 December 1997 and J. Allen (NLA), 9 November 2000.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 8 April 2015.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Hutcheson, A. 1997. Report on an Evaluation at 90 King Street, Great Yarmouth. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 275.
  • <S2> Article in Serial: Gurney, D. and Penn, K. (eds). 1998. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk 1997. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLIII Pt I pp 193-210. p 198.
  • ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BRICK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BRICK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FISH REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SAMPLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • FLOOR TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 8 2015 8:15PM

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