MEM22264 - Post-medieval linear feature at Japonica Cottage (Monument)

Summary

An evaluation trench in 2012 noted a linear feature, cut into terracing, that contained later 17th Century pottery fragments and an iron nail.

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Full Description

An archaeological evaluation trench excavated in 2012 revealed a linear feature, cut into an earlier terrace and containing a fill of dark brown loam together with 3 sherds of later 17th Century pottery and an undated iron carpentry nail. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Brigers, J.L.. 2012. The results of an archaeological evaluation at 'Japonica Cottage', Parson's Street, Porlock. p3-4.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8857 4637 (point)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (2)

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Record last edited

Nov 27 2012 4:16PM

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