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In a large gravel pit beneath a deep layer of chalky boulder clay some distinctive black/brown flint implements were found in the early 20th century.

During the evaluation, one feature was recorded, a ditch (undated) which was likely to be 19th century.

This trench identified a single Iron Age ditch a single Roman ditch and a number of undated ditches and pits possibly post-medieval.

Public park covering an area of 3 hectares.The park was Lowestoft's first free public park and was laid out as pleasure grounds set with winding paths and lawns planted with specimen trees. It contains buildings designed by G Simpson and William Cham...

Shallow ditch of Pmed date and stray ceramic and non-ferrous finds in the upcast spoil were of a similar date

Old land surface - dense peaty clay, very fibrous and full of plant matter. Eroded saltmarsh shows bank of light grey clay just above present shore.

Geophysical survey identified a range of anomalies some of which may have an archaeological origin

Very small posts/sticks running for approx. 8m on low tide line. 1-2cm diameter. All posts circular. Examined by Peter Murphy (2004) - instinct was that they aren't very old.

15th century spur discovered in Arcade Street.

Areas of small timber 1-2cm diameter. All visible timbers circular: mix of horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Examined by Peter Murphy (2004) - instinct was that they aren't very old.