Element record MNT26891 - Finds from excavation of Pepper family monument, East Bridgford Church
Summary
Excavations by APS at the Pepper family monument found no tomb beneath. Finds included 13th-14th century pottery and a 16th-18thc bell casting mould.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 69075 43140 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK64SE |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | East Bridgford, Rushcliffe |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Trench 4 was situated on the eastern side of the Pepper family tomb… and revealed no evidence of a tomb beneath the monument. The lower deposit produced CBM, mortar, disarticulated human bone, a stone block and three sherds of 13th to 14th century Nottingham Light Bodied Glazed are pottery. The deposit above this produced 16th to 18th century tile and a fragment of a ceramic bell casting mould. The deposit overlying this produced CBM and a 17th century clay pipe stem. The Pepper family tomb monument had been placed on the surface of this deposit. (1)
<1> Failes, A., 2011, Archaeological Evaluation at St Peter's Church, East Bridgford (Unpublished document). SNT4643.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT4643 Unpublished document: Failes, A.. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation at St Peter's Church, East Bridgford.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 3 2017 10:10AM
