| HER Number (PRN): | 08044 |
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| Name: | Sandstone Wall, possibly part of Quarry Gate |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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Protected Status: | None recorded |
Monument Type(s):
- TOWN GATE? (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1901 AD)
- WALL (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1901 AD)
Summary
This site represents: a possible town gate of medieval to post medieval date, a wall of medieval to post medieval date.
| Parish: | Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury and Atcham, Shropshire |
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| Map Sheet: | SJ41SE |
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| Grid Reference: | SJ 4886 1235 |
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Related records
| 01450 | Part of: The site of Quarry Gate, Shrewsbury (Monument) |
Associated Finds: None recorded
Associated Events
- ESA4718 - 1999-2000 WB on Shrewsbury South Central (Phase 2) Water Mains Renewal by SCCAS
Description
During a watching brief on water mains renewal at the southwest end of St John's Hill, a sandstone wall was seen 1.05m below the existing road surface. It may have formed part of Wheeler's Gate [ie the Quarry Gate] through the town walls. <1>
Sources
| [01] | SSA20431 - Watching brief report: Hannaford Hugh R. 2001. An Archaeological Watching Brief on the Shrewsbury South Central (Phase 2) Water Main Renewal. SCCAS Rep. 193. p8, Figs 5 & 6a. |
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 29 2019 12:09PM |
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