Medieval Archaeology 46

Reports investigations at a late-twelfth-century Tironian priory near Milford Haven. The structure appears to have been of moderate size and to have exhibited a fully developed conventional plan based around a cruciform church, of which only the chancel arch and part of the south transept now survive. Some thirty-one inhumations were revealed, only one of which exhibited evidence of a coffin. A high incidence of grave superimposition suggests that space within the cemetery was at a premium.

Reports the results of a comprehensive lithological survey of the ballast cobbles in the town's wall. The use of Baltoscandian rock-types in the wall's fabric suggests that commercial networks may have been linked to the coast of western Estonia.

Considers the origins and development of the huge village green at Barrington.

Notes two copper alloy medieval adjustable candle holders from Churchover, and Ditchford Frary (a deserted medieval village).