Monument record PSH 012 - Former Smyth Works, Church Street (Med)

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Summary

Archaeological investigations prior to redevelopment has revealed evidence of rare medieval village occupation deposits, see description.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 35598 69180 (38m by 42m)
Map sheet TM36NE
Civil Parish PEASENHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Archaeological investigations prior to redevelopment has revealed evidence of rare medieval village occupation deposits, which included boundary ditches, pits, postholes, hearths, clay floors, and a rubbish midden, see details in (S1) (S2).
Building with arch-headed windows overlooking the church is part of what little remains of the seed drill works here. It is now converted into a dwelling with a memorial to James Smyth Jnr. And his wife, Mary Ann. See (S3).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service evaluation report. Gardner R, SCCAS 2004/093.
  • <S2> Excavation archive: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Excavation Report. Gardner R, SCCAS 2004/135.
  • <S3> Serial: Suffolk Industrial Archaeological Society Newsletter. August 2010.
  • <S3> Bibliographic reference: David Alderton and John Booker. 1980. The Batsford guide to the industrial archaeology of East Anglia : Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 4 2022 2:56PM

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