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MONUMENT NO. 1262340

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Medieval town ditch and tile kiln identified during excavations between Bear Lane and Castle Street in 1988. The ditch was over 9 metres in width and 3 metres in depth and had been backfilled during the early-mid 13th century. Material recovered from the ditch included tile wasters and kiln furniture suggesting the presence of a kiln within the immediate locality. Moulds for casting pewter tokens were also recovered indicating nearby metal working. There was also evidence for leather working.

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