Information for record number MWA7863:
Medieval Building Remains, Stratford Street, Nuneaton

Summary During archaeological work in Stratford Street, Nuneaton, the remains of a Medieval building were found. Medieval pottery dating to the 14th century was also found at the site.
What Is It?  
Type: Building, Gully, Post Hole
Period: Medieval (1066 AD - 1539 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Nuneaton and Bedworth
District: Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 36 91
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 During 1996, an archaeological evaluation in advance of construction work identified features and pottery suggesting a that an early 14th century timber domestic building may have stood on the site. However, most of the site was covered by the remains of a property built in 1851. Despite this the preservation of Medieval layers is thought to be quite good. The Medieval remains were limited to Trench 2.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: Archaeological Evaluation at 3 Stratford St, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Scott K
Date: 1996
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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 LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. 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 FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument GULLY * A deep gutter, drain or sink. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument POST HOLE * A hole dug to provide a firm base for an upright post, often with stone packing. Use broader monument type where known. back
monument DOMESTIC * This is the top term for the class. See DOMESTIC Class List for narrow terms. back

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