Site Event/Activity record ESF25654 - Archaeological Excavation at Land opposite 18-30A Aldeburgh Road

Excavation of an 1.45ha area was undertaken in advance of residential development. Preceding geophysical survey and trial trenching had demonstrated the presence of significant archaeological remains. Modern topsoil covered the entire site, varying in depth from 0.27m-0.4m of mid to dark brownish grey sandy clay silt. The presence of brown sandy clay silt suboil was noted primarily in the west portion of the site up to 0.2m in thickness. In the central and eastern potions of the site, the natural geological deposit was located directly below the topsoil. The overall character of the natural soil was dominated by yellow-brown to orange-brown sandy clay. Isolated patches of chalk-flecked yellow clay was observed in the northwest corner of the site only (S2)