Element record MNT28534 - Stone Setting at St Helen's Church, Trowell
Summary
Possible earlier stone setting foundation discovered under the C13 chancel during a watching brief
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 48379 39746 (12m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK43NE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Trowell, Broxtowe |
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Full Description
A line of roughly dressed stones, was observed towards the North wall. The joints between the stones were packed with smaller pieces of stone rubble.The interpretation of these stones cannot be stated with any certainty but their position may indicate a roughly organised foundation of an earlier structure on the site of the current chancel.
There were no finds associated with this deposit which would assist in establishing a date for the feature.
Laurence Platt and Victoria Owen, 2018, Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief at the Church of St. Helen, Trowell, Nottinghamshire (Unpublished document). SNT5881.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SNT5881 Unpublished document: Laurence Platt and Victoria Owen. 2018. Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief at the Church of St. Helen, Trowell, Nottinghamshire. ,, ,,,,, ,.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 4:40PM
