Medieval pottery and wall, possible friary wall, Budgens Store site, 40 and 42 High Street (EHER 7733)

Archaeological excavation in 1982 recorded a flint rubble wall or foundation about 10m from the high street. The flint rubble was similar to residual material in the present friary garden walls (see EHER 38229 and EHER 47417) and the site is probable situated on the site of the Friars Gate, making this wall a probable part of the friary (EHER 7728).

May-June 1982. Archaeological excavation. A minor excavation in 1982 on a site fronting High Street, recorded undisturbed archaeological contexts adjacent to the present south side of the road. Medieval and earlier (EHER 7732) pottery was found. Approximately 0.5m down, a flint rubble wall/foundation was uncovered, located in dark silt, about 10m from the High Street, surrounded by a seam of natural grey clay. The flint rubble was similar to residual material in the present friary garden walls (see EHER 38229 and EHER 47417). The Friars Gate probably lay close by so the wall/foundation could be another part of the friary (EHER 7728). There is a plan in this source. <1>