Post Medieval features and pottery, George Street (EHER 14786)

Excavations in 1985 uncovered post medieval features. The earliest phases of post-Medieval occupation was in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. A number of features, rubbish pits and post-holes probably date to this period. Other features, including a grave, are probably contemporary with a post-Medieval chapel.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Excavations, 1985 A machine trench, 44m long and 2m wide was excavated parallel to George Street. Two areas were then considered worthy of detailed investigation. The medieval features (detailed in 14785) were sealed by a deposit of blackish sandy loam or garden soil which seems to have accumulated over a period of time. The buildings which had existed on the site were all constructed from the level of the garden soil, often with shallow foundations. The little that remained of these buildings was not examined in detail. A number of features were identified as associated with the Congregational Chapel, a building which seems to have dated from c.1800. They included some post holes, a grave and a shallow oblong pit. <1> - <4>