Published Date:
26 July 2006
MEDIAEVAL pottery and the remains of animals were among items uncovered in an archaeological dig in Shoreham.
A team of four people from Archaeology South East took part in the dig in Shoreham High Street, opposite Ropetackle, last week, writes Sam Woodman.
They uncovered a rubbish tip, complete with several pits, dating back to the 14th or 15th century.
Simon Stevens, who led the dig, said: "It is a little mediaeval rubbish site. We have got the normal spread of animal bones and lots of fish bones.
"They are not your normal fish – these are big, frightening ones. You wouldn't want to eat them, but they would certainly fill your plate."
Mr Stevens added the dig was fairly routine, but represented another site studied by the group, which was also responsible for digs at the Ropetackle site, and last year's excavations at the historic Manor Cottage, Southwick.
"It is another dot on the map for us. The items survived at a depth of a few feet, which is quite something. Now, in come the builders," he said.
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