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| HER Number: | MSH887 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Westgate Street - Early Medieval Evidence |
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| Grid Reference: | SU 4179 1117 |
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| Map: | Show location on Streetmap |
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Summary
Archaeological excavations took place in Cuckoo Lane between 1966 and 1969 (SOU 163). The earliest occupation on the site dated to the 12th century/?early 13th century. This occupation was not intensive, the evidence consisting of six pits, two postholes, two layers and a feature. A large ditch, backfilled in this period, was probably dug for drainage (see separate record). The area was redeveloped in the first half of the 13th century (see separate record). The area has since been redeveloped and is now off Westgate Street.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- HER backup file (new series): SOU 163/SOU 164 (paper & digital) etc - not yet LibraryLinked
- Old Southampton SMR No/Backup file: SU 4111 SE 106
Monument Type(s):
- FEATURE (Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1250 AD?)
- PIT (Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1250 AD?)
- POST HOLE (Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1250 AD?)
- SITE LAYER (Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1250 AD?)
Full description
[1] in [2]: The earliest occupation on the site dated to the 12th century, possibly extending into the early 13th century (Period 1) (see figure 95, etc). Some of the deposits were undated but were earlier than contexts identified as belonging to Period 2. The occupation was not intensive, perhaps because the area was low lying. The evidence consisted of 6 pits, 2 postholes and 2 layers. A gold/garnet ring was found in one pit. A large ditch ran very roughly north-south across the western half of the site. It contained few finds, but it is argued that it was filled in during the late 12th century. The ditch was probably for drainage not defence. A clay and chalk packed feature was found. Roman tile fragments and early brick fragments were found in the ditch. Roman tile fragments were also found in one layer dated to about 1200. The area was redeveloped in the first half of the 13th century (Period 2).
IP 16/7/04: See separate record for later evidence from the site. The ditch is indexed on a separate record.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SSH1026 - Bibliographic reference: C Platt. 1975. The Excavations, 1966 - 1969.. P&CS: Excavs in Med Soton 1953-69, Vol 1. pp 285 - 317 |
| [2] | SSH508 - Monograph: C Platt and R Coleman-Smith et al. 1975. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1953 - 1969, Vol 1: The Excavation Reports. |
| [3] | SSH1023 - Serial: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. 1968. Medieval Archaeology, Vol 12, 1968 (for 1967). pp 183 - 4 |
| [4] | SSH837 - Serial: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. 1969. Medieval Archaeology, Vol 13, 1969 (for 1968). p 265 |
| [5] | SSH838 - Serial: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. 1970. Medieval Archaeology, Vol 14, 1970 (for 1969). p 181 |
| [6] | SSH1970 - Article in serial: C Platt. 1969. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1967.. SCMAS Bulletin 19, Spring 1969. pp 15 - 21 |
| [7] | SSH1024 - Bibliographic reference: C Platt. ?1968. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1967. |
| [8] | SSH839 - Bibliographic reference: C Platt. ?1969. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1968. |
| [9] | SSH840 - Bibliographic reference: C Platt. ?1970. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1969. |
| [10] | SSH1972 - Bibliographic reference: C Platt. ?1967. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1966. |
| [11] | SSH1973 - Serial: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. 1967. Medieval Archaeology, Vol 11, 1967 (for 1966). p 291 |
| [12] | SSH1974 - Serial: Southampton Archaeological Society. 1966. Southampton Archaeological Society Bulletin, Autumn 1966.. pp 11 - 13 |
| [13] | SSH1975 - Serial: Southampton Archaeological Society. 1968. Southampton Archaeological Society Bulletin No 18, Autumn 1968.. pp 4 - 7 |
| [14] | SSH1976 - Article in serial: 1966. Newspaper article entitled "Southampton Dig - Some Sensational Finds", dated 24/9/66.. |
Associated Finds: None recorded
Associated Events
- ESH163 - Excavations in Cuckoo Lane (now Westgate Street) between 1966 and 1969 (Ref: SOU 163)
Related records
| MSH879 | Peer (All Groups): Westgate Street - Early Medieval Ditch |
| MSH888 | Peer (Chronological): Westgate Street - Late 12th to early 14th century houses |
| MSH884 | Peer (Chronological): Westgate Street - Late Medieval and Post-Medieval Evidence |
| MSH886 | Peer (Chronological): Westgate Street - Roman Finds |
Associated Links: None recorded
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