Monument record 0422703000 - REAR OF KING'S ARMS HOTEL
Summary
Medieval pit, roof tile, nails, animal bones and pottery found during evaluation trial trenching behind the King's Arms Hotel
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- (Former Type) RUBBISH PIT (13th Century - 1200 AD? to 1299 AD?)
Description
Evaluation trial trenching carried out by TVAS in April 2001 identified a bowl-shaped medieval pit 1.1m deep and possibly approx 1.7m in diameter. The pit was only partially excavated, the fill containing medieval pottery, tile, animal bone and a nail. 3 other pits and a post-hole were identified but all of 19th century or more recent date. 2 large post-medieval pottery sherds were recovered from the spoil heap and a single struck flint from one of the modern pits (suggested as a possible accidental product of the use of flint nodules for walling in the post-medieval period). See report for detail (B7).
Sources (1)
- <7>SBC19050 Unpublished document: Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 2001. The Kings Arms, High St., Old Amersham: An Archaeological Evaluation.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 95653 97274 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AMERSHAM, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (4)
- SHERD (13th Century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
- ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- NAIL (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- MAMMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Evaluation trial trenching and building recording (Ref: KAA 00/60) (EBC16277)
Record last edited
May 7 2014 4:06PM
