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Monument MPM1565 - Former post-medieval outhouse, Oyster Street

Summary

The remains of a late-16th to late-17th century structure, thought to be an outhouse, revealed during excavations in Oyster Street in 1968-71.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The remains of a late-16th to late-17th century structure revealed during excavations in Oyster Street in 1968-71. The remains consisted of a right-angled beam slot layout which abutted the eastern side of a mid to late-16th century house (see MPM1558). The structure was thought to be an outhouse attached to this larger building.

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<1> Fox, R & Barton, K, 1986, Excavations at Oyster Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1968-71 (Bibliographic reference). SPM34.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> SPM34 Bibliographic reference: Fox, R & Barton, K. 1986. Excavations at Oyster Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1968-71. 20.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area 4: Old Portsmouth

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

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Location

Grid reference SZ 6321 9946 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM