Site Event/Activity record ENT1970 - Non-Archaeological excavation, Southwell, 1793

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

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1793

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Description

I breaking up a piece of ground under the E side of the archbishop's palace, in the year 1793, to make a garden for one of the gentlemen of this church (The Rev Mr Bristoe). (Ro remains) found at the depth of 5 or 6ft from the surface. (1) See also E3567 and E3571 for finds in this area. NB this may be the same discovery as E3567, just with the wrong date, or it could be a new event.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dickinson W. 1819. The History and Antiquities of the Town of Southwell. p 97.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Roman Floor, Southwell (Element)

Record last edited

Apr 29 2015 11:36AM

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