NHER 7932 (Monument record) - Possible Roman villa or wharf

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Summary

During the construction of a new branch of Woolworth's in 1939, workmen uncovered a Roman timber structure,which has been suggested as a villa or wharf. The skeleton of a stag and oyster shells were also found on the site.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM17NW
Civil Parish	DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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27 July 1939. Excavations for new shop.
Skeleton of stag, antlers, oyster shells and coin found.
Also timbers suggested as foundation of Roman Villa.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 22 January 1990.

Associated Sources (4)

--- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Diss.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF3651 Newspaper Article: 1939. Eastern Daily Press. 28 July.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)

Object Types (6)

ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Undated)
PLANT REMAINS (Undated)
ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)