Site Event/Activity record ENT1969 - Non-Archaeological Excavation, Southwell, 1787

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Grid reference SK 70240 53760 (point)
Map sheet SK75SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Southwell, Newark

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1787

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November 1787. The Rev Mr Bristow, one of the worthy vicars of Southwell, first made this discovery in digging to make a foundation for a building in his garden. The stones lay 5ft below the surface. (1) See also E3569 and E3571 for more finds in this area. NB this may be the same as E3569.

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  • <1> Published document: Rooke H. 1789. Archaeologia. 9. pp 199-200.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Roman wall and finds, Southwell (Element)

Record last edited

Apr 29 2015 11:36AM

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