On 26th July PCA joined the CWR Archaeology Panel to discuss the Central Winchester Regeneration project. PCA regional manager Paul McCulloch revealed that after the Victorian alley from last week’s update was recorded, a thick layer of soil was removed to expose a wall, which is part of a medieval building fronting onto Tanner Street. These remains lie just 1m below the carpark. On one side of the wall, the building’s backyard is represented by a layer of cobbles covered in oyster shell. On the other side a layer rich in roofing slate fragments is possible evidence of the building’s demise.
It’s wall to wall archaeology in Trench 1! But who lived in this building? By comparing the archaeology with documentary evidence, we can probably find out. Winchester’s secrets are coming to light!
Watch the full update here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnp3g9m_5U&t=1860s
