Monument record BSE 150 - Possible Early Medieval Celler and Medieval features at 51-52 Churchgate Street
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Summary
Archaeological features at west and south end of site, include what might be cellar of Eary Medieval building.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 85391 64030 (26m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Archaeological features at west and south end of site, include what might be cellar of Early Medieval building - (rectilinear shape, chalk lining + posthole) (included C12-C14 pottery). Primary phase of cellared buildings probably Late Saxon with abandonment in late C12. Second phase (of three phases) made up of Abbey(?) stone wall with likely post Dissolution date. Features possibly contemporary with foundation of gridded Med town between 1060s & 1080s survive at rear and west ends of plot. Details in (S1)(S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1)(S2).
- <S1> SSF60844 Unpublished document: Anderson, S.. 1997. Archaeological Evaluation Report: 51-52 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds.
- <S2> SSF60845 Unpublished document: Tester, A. and Gill, D.. 1998. Archaeological Excavation - 51-52 Churchgate St, Bury St Edmunds.
Finds (12)
- FSF25374: POTTERY (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 14th century - 1000 AD to 1300 AD)
- FSF25375: NAIL (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF25376: SLAG (12th century to 14th century - 1150 AD to 1350 AD)
- FSF25377: WORKED OBJECT (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF25380: ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF27962: CRUCIBLE (IPS: Early Late Saxon to IPS: Middle Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1000 AD)
- FSF27963: QUERN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF27964: POTTERY THETFORD (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1100 AD)
- FSF27965: POTTERY ST NEOTS (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 14th century - 850 AD to 1300 AD)
- FSF27966: POTTERY EARLY MEDIEVAL (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 14th century - 1000 AD to 1300 AD)
- FSF27967: POTTERY STAMFORD (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 14th century - 850 AD to 1300 AD)
- FSF27968: SLAG (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1100 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 30 2022 10:44AM