Monument record WNF 069 - OUTLINE RECORD: Medieval ditches and quarry pitts at Barsham to Alder Carr Pipeline Trench 64-72
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | TM 6471 279e (point) |
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Map sheet | TM62NW |
Civil Parish | WANGFORD WITH HENHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
2014: A series of watching briefs, evaluation trial trenches and excavations were carried out along the line of the Barsham to Alder Carr Water Pipeline. Evaluation trial trenching identified four archaeological sites along the course of the 21km pipeline. Open area excavation of these sites recorded evidence of human activity dating from the Early Neolithic to medieval periods. To the southwest of Wangford, on site WNF 069, a large quarry pit and a group of ditches arrayed on a coaxial plan were recorded. These features dated from the 12th to 14th centuries and seem to demonstrate expansion or new settlement during this period. A basis for this development might have been the foundation of a late 12th century Cluniac priory in the town. Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2014 (S1). Full report to follow.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF61920 Article in serial: Minter F & Plouviez J. 2015. Archaeology in Suffolk 2014, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2024 2:55PM