MEDIEVAL FLOOR DISCOVERED DURING SITE WORKS: ST MARY'S CHURCH, HUGGATE

We have had an exciting year so far at Shaw and Jagger with many more projects now starting on site as the weather improves.

One of our major projects is the re-ordering of St Mary’s Church in Huggate. This has included removing the old Victorian raised floor and fixed pews with a new insulated limecrete floor being funded by the NHLF with works being completed by Pinnacle Conservation Building Contractors.

During investigations and the removal of the floor, archaeologists have discovered multiple items of interest including an old gravestone dating to the 18th century as well as a hearth and remains of the medieval floor. We even discovered a carving of a ship behind old pipework.

We are now in the process of detailing a glass floor element to enable visitors and parishioners to enjoy this incredible find for many years to come.