NHER 32924 (Monument record) - Possible post medieval midden at Beck Cottage, 30 The Street
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Summary
A mass of late post medieval and modern pottery, glass, animal bones and clay pipe fragments were found when new foundations were dug. This may have been the site of a post medieval midden.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Pre 1997. In digging foundations for extensions to the rear of the house and in excavations 1.2 to 1.1.6m (4 to 5 feet) deep at the rear of the plot, adjacent to the beck.
A mass of late post medieval and modern pottery, glass, animal bones and clay pipe fragments.
Site of village rubbish dump?
Seen by D.Gurney (NLA), 11 September 1997.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (4)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- VESSEL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 27 2006 1:16PM