Monument record 4264/1/0 - Possible 16th century building, Harrington Manor

Excavation undertaken in 1965 in the area of the garden terraces identified evidence of a possible brick building pre-dating the terraces. It may have been destroyed by fire. A medieval drain was also identified.

{1} Watching brief undertaken by Mrs. G. Brown of a drainage trench, 6 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep, running from NE. to SW. along the second platform. A medieval drain underlying the top terrace produced medieval sherds, a goat's skull and domestic debris.

{2} The watching brief revealed a foundation trench with evidence of burnt brick, suggesting that there was a large well-constructed building which pre-dates the terraces. The foundation trench cut an earlier field drain.

<1> 1965, Medieval Archaeology (9), p.216 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN3994.

<2> Brown, G M, 1965-7?, Watching brief on Main Drain Trench at Harrington (Note). SNN115493.

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