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HER Number:37075.32
Name:GWITHIAN, SITE GT - Medieval findspot, Post Medieval findspot

Summary

A medieval phase of occupation at Gwithian Site GT, as well as other material suggesting later reoccupation of the site are revealed during the excavations of 1956 and 1957.

Grid Reference:SW 5819 4279
Parish:Gwinear Gwithian, Penwith, Cornwall
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Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 37075.32
  • SMR No. (OS Quarter-sheet and SMR No.): SW54SE 15.1-15.2

Monument Type(s):

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Finds from the excavation of Gwithian, Site GT, hut and enclosure included medieval and post medieval pottery, tiles and other material, indicating later reoccupation of the site (phase three) (h1, b2).

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Site history:
2: 1962. QUINNELL, NV / OS
3: 1970. MERCER, RJ / DOE
4: 1979. SHEPPARD, PA / DOE
5: 1980. SHEPPARD, PA / DOE
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<1> Thomas, AC, 1958, Gwithian: Ten Years Work, 1949-1958, 17-18 (Booklet). SCO4619.

<2> Fowler, PJ, 1962, A Native Homestead of the Roman Period at Porth Godrevy, Gwithian, VOL 1, 17-60 (Article in Journal). SCO3329.

<3> Fowler, PJ & Thomas, AC, 1962, Arable Fields of the Pre-Norman Period at Gwithian, VOL 1, 80-81, FIG 21 (Article in Journal). SCO3330.

<4> Thomas, AC, 1965, Gwithian Checklist, VOL 4, 74-75 (Article in Journal). SCO4617.

<5> Mercer, RJ (for DOE), 19--, Scheduled Monument Description (Bibliographic reference). SCO5178.

<6> Sheppard, PA (for DOE), 19--, Scheduled Monument Description (Bibliographic reference). SCO5181.

<7> Sheppard, PA (for DOE), 19--, Scheduled Monument Description (Bibliographic reference). SCO5181.

<8> Sheppard, PA (for DOE), 19--, Scheduled Monument Description (Bibliographic reference). SCO5181.

<9> Sheppard, PA (for DOE), 19--, Scheduled Monument Description (Bibliographic reference). SCO5181.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO4619 - Booklet: Thomas, AC. 1958. Gwithian: Ten Years Work, 1949-1958. 17-18.
[2]SCO3329 - Article in Journal: Fowler, PJ. 1962. A Native Homestead of the Roman Period at Porth Godrevy, Gwithian. Cornish Archaeology. 1. 17-60. VOL 1, 17-60.
[3]SCO3330 - Article in Journal: Fowler, PJ & Thomas, AC. 1962. Arable Fields of the Pre-Norman Period at Gwithian. Cornish Archaeology. 1. 61-84. VOL 1, 80-81, FIG 21.
[4]SCO4617 - Article in Journal: Thomas, AC. 1965. Gwithian Checklist. Cornish Archaeology. 4. VOL 4, 74-75.
[5]SCO5178 - Bibliographic reference: Mercer, RJ (for DOE). 19--. Scheduled Monument Description. HBMC / English Heritage.
[6]SCO5181 - Bibliographic reference: Sheppard, PA (for DOE). 19--. Scheduled Monument Description. HBMC / English Heritage.
[7]SCO5181 - Bibliographic reference: Sheppard, PA (for DOE). 19--. Scheduled Monument Description. HBMC / English Heritage.
[8]SCO5181 - Bibliographic reference: Sheppard, PA (for DOE). 19--. Scheduled Monument Description. HBMC / English Heritage.
[9]SCO5181 - Bibliographic reference: Sheppard, PA (for DOE). 19--. Scheduled Monument Description. HBMC / English Heritage.

Associated Finds

  • FCO2864 - SHERD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • FCO3756 - TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records

37075Part of: GWITHIAN, SITE GT - Mesolithic occupation site, Romano British occupation site, Medieval occupation site (Monument)

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