Summary of results

The excavation took place on what was once the line of the beach

The excavation on the north side of a narrow alley way near the seafront was at the foot of the old cliff line around the South Bay and therefore on what would have been the original foreshore before the development of the harbour. The ground had been consolidated in the 14th century by dumping large deposits of household refuse and other waste material to raise the ground level in preparation for erecting a building. These deposits had been kept damp by moisture percolating down the old cliff slope and consequently preserved organic material which otherwise would have decayed.

Related excavations:
Land adjacent to 22A Quay Street
Newcastle Packet, 13 Sandside
23 Quay St/Parkins Lane

Publications
Interim Report 10