Information for record number MWA12620:
Limestone foundations of probable building

Summary Two lower courses of two substantial limestone walls were found during water mains work along Birmingham Road. The E-W running walls were constructed within a foundation ditch and were over 2m wide. They were bonded with hard orange clay which contained medieval roof tile.
What Is It?  
Type: Building?
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Alcester
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 08 59
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 Two lower courses of two substantial limestone walls were found during water mains work along Birmingham Road. The E-W running walls were constructed within a foundation ditch and were over 2m wide. They were bonded with hard orange clay which contained medieval roof tile.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: Archaeological Watching Brief at West Alcester, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Justin Hughes
Date: 2008
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Glossary

 
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period Medieval 1066 AD to 1539 AD (the 11th century AD to the 16th century AD)

The medieval period comes after the Saxon period and before the post medieval period.

The Medieval period begins in 1066 AD.
This was the year that the Normans, led by William the Conqueror (1066 – 1087), invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex.
The Medieval period includes the first half of the Tudor period (1485 – 1603 AD), when the Tudor family reigned in England and eventually in Scotland too.

The end of the Medieval period is marked by Henry VIII’s (1509 – 1547) order for the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the years running up to 1539 AD. The whole of this period is sometimes called the Middle Ages.
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monument HARD * A firm beach or foreshore used for landing and loading of ships and other vessels. In more recent times hards have been reinforced with concrete. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument DITCH * A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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