18th century cess-pit, rear of the Red Lion, Henley-in-Arden

The Red Lion, Henley-in-Arden, c. 1905 | Image courtesy of Gordon Brinkworth
 
The Red Lion, Henley-in-Arden, c. 1905
Image courtesy of Gordon Brinkworth
Description of this historic site

An 18th-century cess pit was recorded during a watching brief to the rear of the Red Lion, Henley-in-Arden.

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Notes about this historic site

1 Foundation trenches were observed at this site which is within the medieval town of Henley. An 18th centruy cess pit was encountered in Trench A. It measured some 2m deep and contained a variety of animal bones, wooden planks and roof tile in its fill, and was cut by a Victorian land drain.

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Locations
Henley-in-Arden (196)
Subjects
Water Supply and Treatment (114)
Time periods
Industrial Age - 1751-1913 (7522)
Post-Medieval - 1540-1750 (1473)
Alternative reference number
MWA7219

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