Until the end of February 2006, the Weekday Cross area of the Lace Market will be analysed by archaeologists attempting to learn more about the history of Nottingham. The Lace Market has been occupied since the 10th century, first by the Vikings and then by the Anglo-Saxons.
 | | Weekday Cross dig site |
Experts are still not sure what kind of settlement existed on the Weekday Cross site and at this early stage no evidence of Anglo-Saxon buildings have been discovered. However, it does help archaeologists to get a picture of how the Saxon area did look all that time ago. Discoveries During the excavation part of a cave leading west towards the old railway was uncovered. This will help experts reconstruct Nottingham's cave system. Also found were large quantities of pottery and bone which experts believe is evidence that people could have lived at the site.
 | | Benches among the rubble. |
The foundations which can be seen on location include part of a retaining wall for the railway built at the end of the 19th century. Going further back archaeologists found the boundary wall of the medieval town hall which was at the site until 1744. It was completely demolished to make way for the railway in the 18th century. To learn more about the historic Weekday Cross site, the finds and the new arts centre, listen to our interview with Gavin Kingsley (Chief Archaeologist), Vivek Malhotra (Project Manager) and Alan Dillon: More pictures
The discoveries are teaching archaeologists how Nottingham has developed through time. Have a look at the area in detail with our...
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