Charles, M., Duncan, M. and Hislop, M. (2007). Archaeological Investigations at the Saracen's Head, Kings Norton, Birmingham, 2005-2007: Post-Excavation Assessment. Birmingham: Birmingham Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1002215. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Archaeological Investigations at the Saracen's Head, Kings Norton, Birmingham, 2005-2007: Post-Excavation Assessment
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1002215
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	Excavations were carried out at the Saracen''s Head, Kings Norton, Birmingham (SP 0498 7876; SMR PRN 01237 and 20767) as a condition of planning consent for restoration and redevelopment (planning application number S/06452/05/FUL). The work was undertaken by Birmingham Archaeology in two phases: in August-October 2006, and in May 2007. Documentary evidence and an archaeological evaluation carried out in 2005 had indicated a high probability of the survival of significant archaeological deposits within the development area. The excavations described in this report include three areas investigated in 2006, namely, the courtyard, the entrance passage from The Green to the courtyard, and a small area on the eastern frontage of the north range, as well as the former hall and cross passage areas inside the north range, which were investigated in 2007. A number of Roman pottery sherds were recovered, and the earliest stratigraphical feature was a large ditch, which straddled the line of the north wall of the north range. This feature, which seems to represent a substantial property boundary, possibly delineating the churchyard of St Nicholas, appears to have been filled in order to develop the site on which the Saracen''s Head now stands. This seems to have occurred in the early 13th century which appears to be the date of the earliest datable archaeological deposits. At least three timber structures existed on the site in this period, represented by post holes, beam slots and stone plinths. There was evidence of domestic cooking activities of the same date and a pebble surface adjoining The Green. Parts of the site, at least, were abandoned and left vacant after the 13th century. A second medieval phase is contemporary with the existing 15th/16th century timber-framed buildings, including a cobbled yard surface, a cobbled cross passage and earth and tiled floors in the hall, with a number of tiles in situ.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	M Charles M Duncan M Hislop
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Birmingham Archaeology
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic England (OASIS Reviewer) Birmingham City Council (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2007
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Saracen's Head, Kings Norton Parish: BIRMINGHAM District: Birmingham County: West Midlands Country: England Grid Reference: 404980, 278760 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	EXCAVATION (Event)
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	23 Nov 2016

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