Medieval architectural fragments at White House, High Street (EHER 14920)
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Summary
A 1990 watching brief on foundation trenches for new building to rear of the White House discovered medieval architectural fragments.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5211 3383 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1990. Watching brief.
Watching brief on foundation trenches for new building to rear of the White House. Various features observed in section including a tree pit, post-medieval brick box, and an undated pit/ditch. No finds from trench. Loose topsoil examined - no pottery. Two pieces of worked stone recovered. The site foreman says they were from garden wall recently demolished. These are of fine-grained, light brownish-grey limestone. These were: a window mullion with simple roll moulding, recessed chamfer, and a glazing groove (14th to 15th century); and a block with one flat face and a recessed chamfer. Two small pieces of clunch (no signs of working) were also found, but not kept. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX40425 Watching Brief Report: Brooks, H.. 1990. Watching Brief Report: White House, High Street, Newport. Watching brief.
- <2> SEX30305 Article in serial: Gilman, P.J. and Bennett, A.. 1991. The Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section 1990. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 22. 138-147. v.22, p.141-142.
- <3> SEX13989 Artifact: Saffron Walden Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Saffron Walden Museum.
- <4> SEX60889 Evaluation Report: Murray, J. and Crank, N.. 2000. The White House, High Street, Newport.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-154