Medieval features found at 72 Newgate Street
Description:
A watching brief was carried out at 72 Newgate Street by The Archaeological Practice in February 1999. A number of discrete, shallow features of late medieval date were seen towards the street frontage. No firm evidence of medieval structures was found. The features included a linear slot and two pits. Charcoal and heat-reddened clay were found as well as iron slag, suggesting industrial activity close by. Stratified pottery of 13th to 14th century was found was also found in the slot and one of the pits. In addition, the demolished remains of a probable post-medieval cellar were noted. (1)
Site status: CONSERVATION AREA
Country: England
County: Northumberland
District: CASTLE MORPETH
Parish: MORPETH
Named Location: Medieval features found at 72 Newgate Street
Grid Reference:
NZ197861
Map Reference:
[EPSG:27700] 419700, 586100
Period: MEDIEVAL, MEDIEVAL
Subject: SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT, ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEPOSIT, SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT, PIT
Identifiers:
[ADS] Depositor Id: 11234
[ADS] Import RCN: NSMR03-11234
People Involved:
[Publisher] Conservation Team, Northumberland County Council
Bibliographic References:
- The Archaeological Practice, 1999. 72 Newgate Street, Morpeth, Northumberland. Archaeological Watching Brief. Unpublished (1)
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