Building record MNT27039 - Brick Vault north of Prior Church, of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts
Summary
Brick vault uncovered to the north of church during watching brief of excavation of a new drainage trench.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 62410 87305 (2m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK68NW |
| District | Bassetlaw |
| Civil Parish | Blyth, Bassetlaw |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Part of a convex brick surface, probably representing the upper (external) surface of a brick burial vault was encountered during monitoring of the new drainage trench. The vault, located c. 0.30m below existing ground level and exposed for c. 3m, was preserved in situ.
A quantity of 19th and 20th century pottery and tile; and a hand-made brick was recovered from topsoil above the vault. (1)
<1> PCA, 2011, Report on the Archaeological Mitigation Work: Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts (Unpublished document). SNT4763.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT4763 Unpublished document: PCA. 2011. Report on the Archaeological Mitigation Work: Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Martin, Blyth, Notts.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2018 1:48PM
