Monument record BSE 254 - Possible 18th or 19th century cesspit at 2 Chequer Square
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Summary
Possible 18th or 19th century cesspit identified during monitoring at 2 Chequer Square
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 855 640 (2m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
2205: Monitoring revealed possible 18th or 19th century cesspit. This was built up to the boundary wall with 3 Chequer Square to the west. It was 1.6m long, 1.1m wide and 1.5m deep. The pit was lined with brick, rubble and general building debris. On the south side a series of overlapping slate tiles angled into the chamber. It is likely that it was a well built garden cesspit (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50779 Unpublished document: Tester, A.. 2005. Archaeological Monitoring Report, 2 Chequer Square, Bury St Edmunds.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 21 2018 1:33PM