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Archaeological Evaluation at The Ferry Boat, 191 King Street Norwich, Norfolk |
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NAU Archaeology unpublished report series
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This report presents the findings of an archaeological evaluation conducted by NPS Archaeology ahead of proposed development at the Ferry Boat, 191 King Street, Norwich. Commissioned by Norwich Backpackers, the evaluation revealed a complex sequence of well preserved archaeological remains at the site. The evaluation consisted of two trenches each 4m by 4m in plan that were positioned within the footprint of the proposed development which covered an area of c 1,280m2. Trench 1 lay close to the King Street frontage. In the base of the trench undisturbed geological sands with gravels were overlain by a deposit interpreted as a possible prehistoric soil. Worked flints recovered as residual finds provided evidence for the earliest human activity at the site, perhaps as early as the Mesolithic or Upper Palaeolithic periods. The earliest features at the site were pits and a possible structural feature. Pottery from these features suggested they were of 11th century date. No function for these features was identified. Sealing these features were surfaces of crushed chalk, ash, sand and clay with patches of burning thought to be associated with industrial rather than domestic activity. The complexity of these deposits indicated regular use and repair. Though no contemporary structural remains were identified, the fragile nature of these surfaces inferred they were present within a building. Pottery recovered from the earliest floor sequence indicated it was in use in the 11th to 12th centuries. Continuity in 'industrial' activity at the site was suggested by at least two clear phases of chalk floors being identified. The chalk floors and any associated structure appeared to have been replaced in the medieval period by a masonry building with a clay floor. Cutting this floor were pits of possibly late medieval date, sealed below activity associated with 19th and 20th century use of the site. |
Author: |
David Adams
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NAU Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Norfolk HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2011
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The Ferry Boat, King Street |
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NORWICH |
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Norwich |
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Norfolk |
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England |
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Ferry Boat 191 King Street Norwich |
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King Street |
Grid Reference: 623680, 307920 (Easting, Northing)
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norfolka1-107865 |
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Report No. 2756 |
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28 Nov 2016 |