Element record MNT27169 - Post-medieval cess pit, Lincoln Street, Tuxford
Summary
Brick foundation with corresponding thickness of black ashy material and roof-tile fragments uncovered during a watching brief by Lindsay Archaeological Services. Interpreted as part of a cess pit.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 73652 71012 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK77SW |
| District | Bassetlaw |
| Civil Parish | Tuxford, Bassetlaw |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On the east side of the doorway to The Bread Bin, a small brick foundation was seen 0.45m below the road surface. 0.24m wide, aligned north-south. Bricks measured 240mm x 117mm x 55mm and bonded with cream coloured mortar. 0.25m high. To the east of the wall was a corresponding thickness of black ashy material and clay roof-tile fragments. Interpreted as part of a cess pit in front of the building. (1)
<1> LAS, Oct 1995, Tuxford (Notts.) Mains Relay Archaeological Watching Brief. Site code TMR 94 (Unpublished document). SNT2196.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT2196 Unpublished document: LAS. Oct 1995. Tuxford (Notts.) Mains Relay Archaeological Watching Brief. Site code TMR 94.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 6 2019 10:34AM
