Monument record BSE 191 - 36 Cornhill (ex Lawsons TV shop)

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Summary

Monitoring revealed soil profile intact below concrete, consisting of occupation debris from which finds were collected and a cobbled surface.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 85273 64376 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet TL86SE
Civil Parish BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

October 2000: Monitoring revealed soil profile intact below concrete, consisting of a c.20cm deep build up of occupation debris from which finds were collected. A small sondage excavated through the occupation layer close to the rear of the shop struck a surface of flint cobbles 60cms below washroom floor at rear of 'Lawsons' TV and Radio shop (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Gill, D.. 2001. Archaeological Monitoring Report, 36 Cornhill (formerly Lawson's electrical shop), Bury St Edmunds, BSE 191.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

May 29 2018 4:23PM

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