Monument record PSH 012 - Former Smyth Works, Church Street (Med)
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Summary
Archaeological investigations prior to redevelopment has revealed evidence of rare medieval village occupation deposits, see description.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 6356e 2692e (38m by 42m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM62NW |
| Civil Parish | PEASENHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Archaeological investigations prior to redevelopment has revealed evidence of rare medieval village occupation deposits, which included boundary ditches, pits, postholes, hearths, clay floors, and a rubbish midden, see details in (S1) (S2).
Building with arch-headed windows overlooking the church is part of what little remains of the seed drill works here. It is now converted into a dwelling with a memorial to James Smyth Jnr. And his wife, Mary Ann. See (S3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S2> SSF51970 Unpublished document: Gardner, R.. 2004. Archaeologcial Excavation Report- Former Smyth Works, Church Street, Peasenhall.
- <S3> SSF50007 Serial: Suffolk Industrial Archaeological Society Newsletter. August 2010.
- <S3> SSF59803 Bibliographic reference: David Alderton and John Booker. 1980. The Batsford guide to the industrial archaeology of East Anglia : Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk.
Finds (3)
- FSF33367: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF33368: FLOOR TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF33369: ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2024 11:56AM