
doi: 10.5284/1103367
Twenty-three trenches were proposed to evaluate the archaeological remains on the site. The earliest deposits encountered on the site were yellowish-brown clay with patches of reddish-brown boulder clay and mid yellow sands representing Devensian till. This natural deposit formed the basal layer in all of the twenty-three trenches throughout the site, with the sandy geology concentrated within the northwest of the site. Natural deposits were sealed by a horizon of pre-medieval subsoil. The subsoil horizons were cut by linear features interpreted as medieval furrows. These furrows were cut by a series of modern drainage systems. A layer of topsoil sealed all the trenches forming the current ground surface. The archaeological evaluation has demonstrated that remains of limited potential local interest, probably pertaining to medieval agricultural practices, are present on the site. However, specific artefactual evidence to support this interpretation is lacking and the site yielded little artefactual evidence prior to the modern period. Some of the ditches excavated may have been in use prior to the modern period and were maintained, remaining in use until the 20th century. The lack of finds representing occupation prior to the modern period limits the research potential therefore no further archaeological investigation is required on this site. The archaeological evaluation has demonstrated that archaeological features of limited local interest survive on the site. The remains recorded may pertain to medieval ridge and furrow agricultural practices, although this was not confirmed by any artefactual evidence. Several ditches - interpreted as post-medieval field boundaries and water management systems - were also recorded across the site. Additionally, several post and stake holes were attributed to boundary demarcation in the post-medieval or later periods. The remains of a stone field drain, salt-gazed tubular ceramic field drains, plus a possible pond demonstrated that agricultural practices had continued on the site throughout the post-medieval and modern periods.
Archaeology, Grey Literature
Archaeology, Grey Literature
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