1 Archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out as the first stage of modern work at this site, undertaken between 2009 and 2012. The timber-framed building was constructed c. 1483 as ...
The site of New Place, as recorded in documentary sources. Constructed c.1483, it was purchased by Shakespeare in 1597 and he lived there until his death in 1616. The origi nal timber-framed house was pulled down and rebuilt in 1702 in brick, only to be razed to the ground in 1759. The site has been the subsequently of antiquarian, archaeological and literary interest throughout the 19th century.
1 Archaeological evaluation at land off Ely Street Stratford upon Avon revealed a single pit containing residual Medieval pottery and Post Medieval material along with a Post Medieval boundary.
Several pits of post-medieval date were found, although they were not necessarily contemporary. A boundary feature contained post-medieval pottery although it could have been medieval in origin.
1 Observation of groundworks revealed evidence of Medieval and Post Medieval pits including 2 large quarry pits. 16th century limestone wall foundations of street frontage buildings were also revealed.
An archaeological excavation revealed Medieval and Post Medieval pits and 16th century wall foundations of street frontage buildings. These features were found in Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon.
1 A small excavation on the edge of the Medieval planned town uncovered traces of a Medieval boundary separating two burgage plots which contained typical back yard features such as ...
A Medieval boundary separating two house plots was found during an archaeological excavation. Medieval finds were also discovered, as well as a possible well. The site is situated 150m north east of the civic hall, Stratford upon Avon.
1 A fragment of walling, first exposed during excavation in the 1860s, was re-excavated during community excavations in 2011. Additional pits and possible post-holes were recorded. These foundations were dated ...
A fragment of walling, first exposed during excavation in the 1860s, was re-excavated during community excavations in 2011. Additional pits and possible post-holes were recorded.