Information for record number MWA7914:
19th century brick foundations and a rubbish pit, 73 West Street, Warwick

Summary During archaeological work, the brick foundations of a building and a large pit were found. The features dated to the Imperial period. The site is in West Street, Warwick.
What Is It?  
Type: Building, Pit
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Warwick
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 27 64
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Foundation trenches for a garage extension revealed c19th century brick foundations and a large pit. A large quantity of c18th-19th century pottery, together with some animal bone, was recovered from the area of the brick foundations.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Watching Brief at 73 West St, Warwick
Author/originator: Palmer S
Date: 1997
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
period Imperial 1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)

This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914.
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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 INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument GARAGE * Use only for buildings which house motor vehicles. Includes garages for vehicle repair. For petrol sales use PETROL STATION. back

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