Monument record BSE 095 - Comb shops, Boby Trading Estate
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 851 640 (35m by 47m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Longstanding industrial uses of this site just outside western walls of the Medieval town. The Warren map of 1776 suggested the presence of a `watchhouse' and `lime kiln' (BSE 077). Historical survey found no trace of `watchhouse', but introduced `comb shops' related to wollen industry (S1).
1991: Evaluation showed that the site was very badley disturbed by the more recent industrial use. Only a small area beneath the E-W axial road was preserved. Remains of buildings of ?C18, ?C19 were found, including a floor and walls, and interpreted as the comb shops shown to exist by (S1) and the Warren map, 1791 (S2).
Further excavation in advance of development recommended.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
- FSF47819: BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF47820: JAR (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF47821: BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2018 2:49PM