Site Event/Activity record ECH4584 - Archaeological evaluation in the undercroft at Norton Priory in 2009
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
Nov 2009
Description
Two test trenches were excavated within the undercroft at Norton priory in order to investigate areas of floor subsidence. Investigation showed that the subsidence was due to the sinkage of the wet, organic deposit which underlay the sequence of floors and overlay natural boulder clay. Subsidence had occurred where a network of foundation walling linking the pillars supporting the vaults were absent.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SCH5232 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2009. Subsidence in the undercroft Floor at Norton Priory, Runcorn, Cheshire: A Programme of Archaeological Investigation and Recording. R2939. N/A. N/A. R2939. [Mapped features: #8842 ; #12290 ]
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | The Undercroft, Norton Priory Museum, Norton, Cheshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 5483 8303 (6m by 10m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ58SW |
| Civil Parish | RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON |
Record last edited
Jul 11 2024 1:36PM