Monument record IKW 023 - Medieval feature and associated finds

Archaeological monitoring was undertaken along a pipe trench extending across part of the estate at Ickworth House, including the site of a Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). Much of the archaeology observed was already known and included a trackway and culvert. One fairly large feature was identified close to the medieval village remains that contained animal bone, tile and pottery dating to the 15th-16th century (S1). As well as the medieval finds, finds of later dates were also recovered indicating a degree of truncation. It is possible that this feature was a rubbish pit used by the occupants of Ickworth Village (S2). Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2014 (S3).