Monument record ACT 031 - Medieval boundary ditch at the Rear of Albany House
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Summary
Medieval boundary ditch and post medieval quarrying identified during evaluation trenching at the Rear of Albany House.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 892 449 (13m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84SE |
| Civil Parish | ACTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
February 2013: Evaluation trenching revealed a large south-east/north-west aligned ditch running parallel to the high street. The ditch contained medieval and post medieval pottery. Hodkinson’s map of Suffolk suggests the presence of a linear green where this house now stands and the large ditch was interpreted as the boundary edge of this green. South of this ditch there was evidence of extensive ground disturbance of post medieval date. This disturbance is likely to represent a phase of quarrying at the site (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56507 Unpublished document: Newman, J.. 2013. Albany House, High Street, Acton, Suffolk: Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2016 1:46PM