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HER Number (PRN):08044
Name:Sandstone Wall, possibly part of Quarry Gate
Type of Record:Monument
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
Map Sheet:SJ41SE
Grid Reference:SJ 4886 1235

Related records

01450Part 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