Site Event/Activity record ENT4177 - Excavation of pit for Pump at Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts
Location
| Location | Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 62406 87304 (point) |
| Map sheet | SK68NW |
| District | Bassetlaw |
| Civil Parish | Blyth, Bassetlaw |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Pre-Construct Archaeology
Date
2010
Description
Watching Brief of excavation of Pump Chamber Pit to the north side of the church. A 1.5m2 and 1.3m deep pump chamber pit was excavated at the eastern end of a drainage trench against the north aisle. It contained two deposits. The earliest was a sand and mortar demolition. This deposit contained fragments of roof tile and vessel glass, including the base of an early 18th-century ‘Onion’ bottle. Above was 0.35m of dark brownish-black topsoil containing 19th / 20th century pottery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SNT4763 Unpublished document: PCA. 2011. Report on the Archaeological Mitigation Work: Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MNT27039 Brick Vault north of Prior Church, of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts (Building)
Record last edited
Feb 22 2018 1:48PM
