Monument record BSE 209 - Late medieval pit and post-medieval features, 71 Guildhall Street
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Summary
Monitoring identified a late medieval pit containing pottery, and post-medieval features including a possible cess pit and well which predate the Victorian additions to the rear of the property.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 85252 63955 (4m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
February 2003: One large late medieval pit (approx 2.5 x 2 x 2.8m) containing medieval and late medieval pottery & peg tile, was located while monitoring three footing trenches 1.25m square. A post-medieval/modern well and possible cess pit were also recorded. The well predates the Victorian additions to the rear of the property and both features may be associated with or predate the original Georgian construction of the property (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF52088 Unpublished document: Craven, J.. 2004. Monitoring Report, 71 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds.
Finds (6)
- FSF30332: POTTERY (12th century to 16th century - 1100 AD to 1599 AD)
- FSF30333: TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF47548: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Unknown date)
- FSF47549: NAIL (Unknown date)
- FSF47550: ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
- FSF47551: OYSTER SHELL (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 31 2018 12:49PM