Monument record RGH 092 - Later prehistoric domestic activity at Highfield Farm Borrow Pit, Rougham

2016: An evaluation revealed evidence of archaeological activity and was immediately preceeded by a phase of excavation in two areas. Two broad phases of archaeological activity have been identified at the site. The evidence is primarily associated with prehistoric domestic activities, characterised by the presence of Beaker assemblages, and Middle Iron Age material. A cluster of pits dated to the Late Neolithic – Early Bronze Age, and another group of pits dated to the Middle Iron Age. A post-medieval ditch and several undated ditches were also present. The primary function of the site seems to be food preparation and production. Wheats, legumes and charred peas were cultivated and processed by the occupants of the site, probably on a small domestic level, and burnt animal bones are probably the remains of meat waste. There is also some evidence for stone tool production. (S1)