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Archaeological Recording at the site of the former Meridian Public House, Lewes, East Sussex |
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Chris Butler Archaeological Services unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation and subsequent strip and map excavation was undertaken at the site of The Meridian, Western Road, Lewes in advance of residential redevelopment, whilst a Level 1 survey of the standing structure of The Meridian was completed before its demolition. The excavations showed that the earliest occupation on the site was during the period c.1250 - c.1400, when two buildings fronted onto Western Road, which may have been on a slightly different alignment to that taken today. Occupation appears to have continued through to c.1450 - c.1550, when there was also industrial activity going on in the area to the rear of the buildings. The evidence from the Meridian site seems to support the idea of a shift in focus away from the town centre in the High Medieval period. After the 16th century the site appears to have been abandoned, and was an open area until the construction of the Meridian in the 19th century. |
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C. Meaton
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Publisher: |
Chris Butler
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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Lewes |
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Lewes |
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England |
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East Sussex |
Grid Reference: 540598, 109999 (Easting, Northing)
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chrisbut1-190259 |
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CBAS0156 |
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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14 Jun 2022 |