| Finding No | JL/158/5 |
| Author | Ayers, Brian |
| Title | Excavations at Chapel Lane Staith 1978 |
| Date | 1979 |
| Description | A report on excavation undertaken north of Chapel Lane Staith and east of High Street, Kingston upon Hull, in an attempt to establish the line of the original west bank of the River Hull. Includes excavation report, tree-ring analysis of timbers by J Hillam, lists of finds by J G Watkins and S Jackson, report on mammal and bird bones by G Philips, insect death assemblages by H K Kenward, plant remains by S Underdown, soil analysis by J Hood, a note concerning tidal differences in the River Hull and documentary references to repair of public staithes 1455-6 by R E Horrox. |
| Abstract | A late 13th century timber revetment was partially uncovered and was found to retain several layers of rubbish infill. Towards the end of the first quarter of the 14th century it fell into disuse, most of its timbers were removed and the area occupied by a large waterfront building. A second revetment was constructed further to the east and this was superseded by a third later in the 14th century. Considerable quantities of well-preserved leather were recovered from the infilled rubbish deposits as well as assemblages of pottery, animal bone, floral and faunal material. |
| Type | Local Studies/Periodical |
| Series | East Riding Archaeologist volume 5 |
| PubPlace | Hull |
| Publisher | The East Riding Archaeological Society |
| PubDate | 1993 |
| Notes | A Journal of the East Riding Archaeological Society. Also with sub title Hull Old Town Report Series no.3 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| PlaceCode | NA3419 |
| Subject | ARCHAEOLOGY |
| MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY |