Monument record LKH 640 - OUTLINE RECORD: Roman midden-like deposit, ATF Barriers RAF Lakenheath (CAS) MON

An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during groundworks associated with the construction of the ATP Barriers at RAF Lakenheath. Construction holes were excavated to depths of between 0.4m and 1m and the associated cable runs were also monitored. Preservation was generally better than expected with modern made ground deposits (including concrete and hardcore) directly overlying the archaeological horizon.
A shallow spread of midden-like deposit was identified, and this included charcoal flecks and pottery of Roman date. Pits and a ditch were also identified. Most construction holes or cable trenches observed contained potential archaeological deposits or features, although it was hard to categories these assets due to the restrictions of the watching brief. It appears likely that the Roman settlement previously detected to the south extended into this area
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2022 (S1)