Monument record BAR 079 - 10th-12th century features indicating settlement activity
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 5943 274e (30m by 39m) |
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Map sheet | TL52NE |
Civil Parish | BARDWELL, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- PIT (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- DITCH (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- GULLY (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- POST HOLE (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- ANIMAL BURIAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full Description
2010: Evaluation in advance of proposed development revealed a dense concentration of archaeological features in the SE sector of the site, comprising pits, ditches, gullies and post holes. The features produced dating evidence of 10th-12th century date, and are indicative of settlement activity (S1). Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2010 (S3).
2011: Excavation revealed a series of gullies, pits and post-holes of medieval date. Several post-holes located on the eastern side of the site appeared to be part of a post-build structure dating between the 11th and 13th centuries, although the sparse amound of pottery and other finds recovered might suggest that the building did not have domestic function. One of the pits contained a hores burial, reasonably intact although it apears that some elements had been subject to butchery. Other evidence of activity at the site seemed to be largely contemporary with the structure and may represent medieval plot boundaries, a small enclosure and general medieval 'backyard' activity (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF53750 Unpublished document: Thompson, P., and Smith, L.. 2010. Land West of Spring Road, Bardwell, Suffolk. Archaeological Evaluation.
- <S2> SSF57897 Unpublished document: Crawley, P.. 2012. Archaeological Excavation at Spring Road, Bardwell, Suffolk: Assessment Report and Updated Project Design.
- <S3> SSF55373 Article in serial: Brown, A., Martin, E.A. & Plouviez, J.. 2011. Archaeology in Suffolk 2010. XXXXII (3).
Finds (6)
- FSF34958: POTTERY ST NEOTS (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- FSF34959: POTTERY THETFORD (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- FSF34960: POTTERY STAMFORD (IPS: Early Late Saxon to 12th century - 850 AD to 1199 AD)
- FSF45260: ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF45261: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF45262: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 7 2024 11:17AM