Monument record IPS 787 - Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich (IAS 1002)
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Summary
Lift shaft construction revealed evidence from Middle Late Saxon to Post Medieval. Mainly pits, and one cellared building.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1650 4475 (11m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (8)
- PIT (IPS: Early Late Saxon to IPS: Middle Late Saxon - 900 AD to 1000 AD)
- PIT (19th century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- PIT CLUSTER (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- BUILDING (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- CELLAR (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- DITCH (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- POST HOLE (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- PIT CLUSTER (16th century to 19th century - 1500 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
1993: Excavation of lift shaft - redevelopment. Also proposed extensions in separate development - 3 test pits excavated. Natural again encountered at roughly same depth. (S1, S3). Various pits of Middle Late saxon to Post Medieval date were recorded.8 sherds of Ipswich ware (dated c. 650-c.850), from residual contexts. An 11th Century cellared building is the fiftieth sunken featured building of Saxo-Norman date to be revealed by excavation in the town. No evidence of the 10th Century town ditch was revealed on site. A Bricklined soakaway pit was recorded (S2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF55934 Index: Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service. 1974. Ipswich Archaeological Survey Card Index (digital version).. IAS 1002.
- <S2> SSF55949 Unpublished document: Loader, T. 1993. Archaeological Excavation, Northgate Street Library.. 93/12.
- <S3> SSF50068 Index: Suffolk Archaeology Unit. 1974. SAU index card and Archive. IAS 1002.
Finds (11)
- FSF39473: WINDOW GLASS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF39474: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF39475: ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF39476: BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF39477: TILE (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- FSF39478: TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF39479: POTTERY IPSWICH (Middle Saxon to IPS: Early Late Saxon - 650 AD to 850 AD)
- FSF39480: SLAG (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- FSF39481: ANIMAL REMAINS (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
- FSF39482: DAUB (IPS: Early Late Saxon to IPS: Middle Late Saxon - 900 AD to 1000 AD)
- FSF39483: DAUB (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 13th century - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 19 2016 1:26PM