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Name: Medieval wall - 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire
HER Number: 01022.22.000
Record Type: Monument

Grid Reference: SU 718 735
Administrative Area/Parish:Reading, Reading, Berkshire
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Summary

Flint and lime mortar wall about 30cm wide, observed 80cm below the pavement.

Monument Type(s):

  • WALL (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)

Description

Flint and lime mortar wall about 30cm wide, observed 80cm below the pavement, one metre and 10cm to the north of the steps to 26 The Forbury below an inspection hatch. It probably continued to join the north wall of the Abbey Gateway. Location plan in file <1>.


<1> Fasham, P, 1997, Reading Abbey (Letter). SRM12883.

Sources

<1>Fasham, P. 1997. Reading Abbey. [Letter / SRM12883]

Associated Events:

  • None
  • Associated Monuments

    MRD1374Reading Abbey, Reading, Berkshire (Monument)

    Associated Finds:

  • None