History - Archaeological finds: New contributions to the city's history?
In construction works for a park in Braunschweig, structural timber frames, ceramics, and metal pieces have been discovered. These archaeological finds could provide valuable contributions to the city's history, the administration announced on a Wednesday. Beneath an asphalt pavement, a complete layer structure from the 17th century downwards has been preserved. There, remnants of a timber-frame annex building, indications of a late medieval wooden structure, and ceramics were found.
In lower layers, the administration reportedly found metal pieces such as casting molds and slag, which are associated with bronze processing and could potentially date back to the 15th century. The name "Kannengießerstraße" [Canning Foundry Street] first appeared in written records in 1402, so the connection between the finds and the written sources will be further investigated, the city stated.
Near the site of St. Bartholomew's Chapel, archaeological finds were expected under a parking lot because it was densely built up until its destruction during the Second World War. The items should be thoroughly documented before construction work continues.
The ceramics discovered during the park construction in Brunswick could offer insights into the city's medieval pottery tradition. The archaeological excavations in the park revealed that the area was once home to a timber-frame annex building with ceramics dating back to various periods, including the 17th century. The findings in Lower Saxony's Brunswick Park also included metal pieces, such as casting molds and slag, hinting at a possible bronze-working industry with potential origins in the 15th century, as suggested by the street name Kannengießerstraße.
