Monument record HWT 013 - The Barclays Bank Site (BBS 1 & BBS 2)
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Summary
Saxo-Norman, Medieval & Post Medieval pottery and features excavated.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3867 7739 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM37NE |
| Civil Parish | HALESWORTH, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An excavation was carried out behind the bank in what was referred to as `Adam Grenes Yard' in 1577. A number of rubbish pits of Med and PMed date were located, together with a late Med cess pit. Several small pieces of Saxo-Norman pottery were recovered from the earliest layers (S1)(S2). Further details of features & finds in (S3) and (S4).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S1> SSF6518 (No record type): Fordham M E, Halesworth Archaeology 3 : Barclays Bank site 1989 (typescript).
- <S2> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeology in Suffolk, 1989, PSIA, 37, 1990, (2).
- <S3> SSF6519 (No record type): Fordham M, Halesworth Archaeology 3: Barclays Bank Site Excavations 1989-1991: A Report, 1992, ill.
- <S4> SSF50250 Article in serial: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. PSIAH; Volume 37; Part 2; p. 160.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 4 2011 4:23PM