PLANT REMAINS FROM THE MEDIEVAL SITE AT CLOSEGATE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: CG88
Author(s): J P Huntley
Excavations along the medieval river frontage at Newcastle upon Tyne demonstrated a long usage of botanically sterile material, predominantly industrial clinker and sand. Botanical remains from other layers indicated cultivation during the early period outside the Town Wall and some disturbed ground/soil inside the wall during later periods. Although differential preservation was considered prevalent during some phases the earlier material was waterlogged and plant remains were well preserved. They demonstrated little faecal material and little general rubbish layers - presumably the river was a more convenient place for disposal of such material.
- Report Number:
- 124/1990
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 13
- Keywords:
- Plant Remains
