Site Event/Activity record ESF29318 - Excavation - Marston Pit, Cavenham, Suffolk

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Location

Location Marston Pit, Cavenham, Suffolk
Grid reference Centred TL 5766 2721 (281m by 519m)
Map sheet TL52NE
Civil Parish CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

Technique(s)

Organisation

Cambridge Archaeological Unit

Date

Not recorded.

Map

Description

Two phases of archaeological excavation was undertaken at Matston Pit, Cavenham on advance of an extension to an existing quarry. The 8ha site lies upon second river terrace sand and gravel at a height of 15-18m AOD.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Brittain, M.. 2016. Archaeological Excavation- Marston Pit, Cavenham, Suffolk, Quarry Extension.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Late Prehistoric pit, Iron Age Pits and Post Medieval ditches identified during evaluation at Marston Pit (Monument)

Record last edited

Dec 1 2023 10:03AM

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