Source/Archive record (Report) SLI19096 - Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at SS Peter and Paul's Abbey Church, Bourne
Title | Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at SS Peter and Paul's Abbey Church, Bourne |
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Author/Originator | Archaeological Project Services |
Date/Year | 2019 |
HER Report no. | 6728 |
Archaeological Project Services | 40/19 |
Abstract/Summary
Report on a programme of archaeological monitoring and recording conducted on the groundworks for a new vestry and the replacement of toilet facilities at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bourne. The work was undertaken in two phases, in August-September 2017 and May 2019. During the initial removal of the old toilet block, a limestone footing for the base of a drain was encountered. This appeared to be 19th century in origin, and is depicted on an 1868 map of the church, running east. A rectangular brick structure, possibly a coal store or the base of a water tank, was also encountered, and an early 20th century brooch recovered from its rubble infill. Below these foundations was a construction trench containing a flint and limestone wall, thought to be the remains of the east wall of the Medieval abbey parlour. Five sherds of (residual) Roman pottery from a single vessel were recovered from between the courses of this structure. During the second phase of works to the west of the tower, a vertical-sided feature containing pink limestone rubble was recorded.
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Referenced Monuments (1)
- MLI33233 Bourne Abbey (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ELI14683 Watching brief at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bourne
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