Monument record BSE 383 - Gas Main Replacement, Great Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds
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Summary
Monitoring of trenches identified a medieval layer containing disarticulated human remains, animal remains, medieval roof tile and a lime mortar and flint wall.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8573 6407 (114m by 42m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Monitoring work was carried out in the Great Churchyard, located south of the Cathedral, in Bury St Edmunds. Four trenches were monitored. The site had previously been used for burials, which were moved in the 1950s. Several post-medieval contexts were recorded, but disarticulated human remains were also recovered. A medieval occupation soil, as well as a lime mortar and flint wall, were also recorded. Medieval and post-medieval roof tile fragments were collected (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54489 Unpublished document: Feider, M.. 2011. Archaeological Monitoring Report, Gas Main Replacement, Great Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds.
Finds (5)
- FSF36066: ROOF TILE (13th century to 15th century - 1200 AD to 1499 AD)
- FSF36067: ROOF TILE (17th century to 20th century - 1600 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF36068: HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF36069: ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF47971: DRAIN PIPE (18th century to 19th century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 15 2018 11:36AM