Site Event/Activity record ESF22348 - Evaluation and Documentary Report, The Feathers PH, High Street, Walton, Felixstowe

PROJECT DETAILS Felixstowe, The Feathers PH, High Street, Walton (FEX 317, TM 2952 3560) evaluation trenching for a small residential development to the rear of the The Feathers PH, a Grade II listed building of late 16th/early 17th century origin revealed mainly evidence for Post medieval activity. In the western half of the site the only features were a shallow ditch and small pit while the trench across the eastern half revealed evidence for extensive 18th/19th century pitting. With regard to the latter area of the site it is of interest that this plot of land is called 'Hemplands' on the parish tithe map and it is suggested the pits were for hemp retting, perhaps for a rope industry associated with the maritime world at this coastal location. Project status: Complete Yes, Validated Yes Previous/Future Work: Previous No, Future No Associated Identifiers: Planning Application No. DC/13/3057/FUL LBS No. 1030413 HER event no. FEX 317 NMR No. 1591014 Project Type: Field evaluation Development Type: Urban residential (e.g. flats, houses, etc.) Methods and Techniques: ''''''Sample Trenches'''''' Position in the Planning Process: After full determination (eg. As a condition) Reason for Investigation: Planning condition Site status: Conservation Area Current Land use: Other 5 - Garden Monument Type(s)/Period(s): TOILET BLOCK Post Medieval , DITCH Post Medieval , PIT Post Medieval Artefact Type(s)/Period(s): TILE Post Medieval , BRICK Post Medieval , POTTERY Post Medieval PROJECT LOCATION Area 3000.00 Square metres Grid Reference: TM2952035598 Point Height 21.00 - 22.00 metres PROJECT CREATOR(S) Brief originator: Local Authority Archaeologist and/or Planning Authority/advisory body Design originator: John Newman Director/Manager: John Newman Supervisor: John Newman DIGITAL ARCHIVE Recipient: Suffolk CC Archaeological Service Contents: 'Ceramics' Media: 'Images raster / digital photography', 'Text' PAPER ARCHIVE Recipient: Suffolk CC Archaeological Service Contents: 'Ceramics' Media: 'Plan', 'Report', 'Section' PHYSICAL ARCHIVE Recipient: Suffolk CC Archaeological Service Contents: 'Ceramics' BIBLIOGRAPHY Publication Type: Grey literature (unpublished document/manuscript) Title: The Feathers PH, High Street, Walton, Felixstowe, Suffolk- Archaeological Evaluation Report Author(s)/Editor(s): Newman, J Date: 2014 Issuer/Publisher: John Newman Archaeological Services Place of Issue or Publication: Henley, Suffolk Description: Loose bound client report