Monument record BSE 271 - Post-medieval quarry site and Malting complex, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds

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Summary

Evaluation showed the site had been extensively quarried, then reinstated for use as a rail siding, warehouse, coal yard and maltings, though little archaeological evidence remains.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8533 6505 (104m by 112m)
Map sheet TL86NE
Civil Parish BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

A series of six trenches were excavated across the development site. The results showed the site had been extensively quarried for sand and gravel in the post-medieval period and then reinstated in the mid to late 19th century for use as a rail siding, warehouse and coal yard. A maltings was also constructed along the southern limit of the site at this time. Little archaeological evidence remained though structural evidence of a possible warehouse and/or the maltings was identified (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Duffy, J.. 2006. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, BSE 271.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 20 2018 4:18PM

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