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Loaves and fishes in St Andrews: excavations at 100 North Street
Thu 9 November 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
JULIE FRANKLIN, Headland Archaeology presents results from recent excavations at 100 North Street. Located within the medieval burgh of St Andrews the site contained evidence for medieval and post-medieval activity. Occupation predominantly dates to the later 12th and 13th centuries but there are also hints of pre-burghal activity. Features included boundary ditches, extraction pits, water management features and a possible bread oven. A 16th-century stone-built latrine pit contained waterlogged cess deposits. There was evidence of luxury items such as grapes and a decorative glass vessel, while a large fish bone assemblage allowed comparison of fishing practices between the medieval and post-medieval periods.