Monument record BSE 668 - OUTLINE RECORD: Medieval features and occupation layer at 6 The Churchyard (AS) WB

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Summary

An evaluation revealed medieval features and a medieval occupation layer as well as residual finds of human bone but no in situ burials

Location

Grid reference TL 5858 2641 (point)
Map sheet TL52NE
Civil Parish BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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2020: An archaeological evaluation revealed 18th–19th-century made ground deposits overlying a medieval layer and medieval features, mostly pits. The medieval layer and the medieval features contained small quantities of pottery, ceramic building material, animal bone, iron nails and shell. One pit contained a silver long cross penny of Edward I. Residual finds of human bone, in small numbers, were present in a medieval pit and two ‘made ground’ layers. No in situ burials were present. Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2020 (S1). Full report to follow.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Article in serial: Minter, F., Rolfe, J. and De Leo, A.. 2021. Archaeology in Suffolk 2020, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.

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Record last edited

Jul 12 2024 12:37PM

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