Information for record number MWA8370:
Medieval remains at Manor Court, Nuneaton

Summary Findspot - various finds of Medieval date, including sherds of pottery, were found during archaeological work at Manor Court, Nuneaton.
What Is It?  
Type: Findspot, Wall
Period: Medieval (1066 AD - 1539 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Nuneaton and Bedworth
District: Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 35 92
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Scheduled Monument (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 In 1997 archaeological observations took place within the Scheduled area of Nuneaton Priory (SAM 17005) in connection with construction work and service trenches at the Manor Court Mews old peoples home. The work had been designed to minimise impact on archaeological deposits. Results from the archaeological watching brief were therefore limited, but demolition deposits and robber trenches were noted, together with an early ground surface. In addition, a rare green glazed bowl and other finds of 13th and 14th century date were recovered.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Manor Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Author/originator: K Scott
Date: 1997
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Glossary

 
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none Scheduled Monument Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs) are those archaeological sites which are legally recognised as being of national importance. They can range in date from prehistoric times to the Cold War period. They can take many different forms, including disused buildings or sites surviving as earthworks or cropmarks.

SAMs are protected by law from unlicensed disturbance and metal detecting. Written consent from the Secretary of State must be obtained before any sort of work can begin, including archaeological work such as geophysical survey or archaeological excavation. There are nearly 200 SAMs in Warwickshire.
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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 ROBBER TRENCH * Use broader site type where known back
monument FINDSPOT * The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name. back
monument PRIORY * A monastery governed by a prior or prioress. Use with narrow terms of DOUBLE HOUSE, FRIARY, MONASTERY or NUNNERY. back
monument MANOR * An area of land consisting of the lord's demesne and of lands from whose holders he may exact certain fees, etc. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument MEWS * Traditionally a mew was a building housing hawks when they were moulting, however since the C16th the term has been used for a series of stables grouped around an open yard or alley, often with rooms above. Use only for stables otherwise use FALCONRY. 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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