Monument record MDO28173 - Medieval building remains, St James's Close, Poole

Three lengths of wall footings made from unmortared chalk, limestone and sandstone, of possible medieval date were found during excavations to the north of St James's Close.

SZ 00829046: Excavations carried out north of St James' Church in 1973 produced pottery and food refuse dating from the 13th century until the 18th century. It is thought, due to the close proximity to the church, that this site may represent a priests' house or oratory. <1>

Excavations to the north of St James's Close undertaken by Poole Museum in 1974 revealed three lengths of wall footing made from unmortared chalk, limestone and sandstone. These wall footings were sealed by modern demolition rubble and were founded on a bed of yellow-brown gravel which contained a small amount of 13th-14th century pottery and some intrusive 18th century sherds. The full plan of this structure was not revealed. The excavator ascribed a medieval date to these footings. <2>

National Record of the Historic Environment, 888460 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

<1> Dowdell, G, 1974, lnterim Note on Archaeological Discoveries in Poole, Dorset, 1973-74, p63 (Article in serial). SWX3765.

<2> Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis, 1992, Excavations in Poole 1973-1983, p20-21 (Monograph). SWX3766.

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