Site Event/Activity record ESF26071 - Archaeological Evaluation, Stow Park, Bungay

An archaeological evaluation was carried out within part of a proposed development area at Stow Park. In total 25 evaluation trenches were examined and two concentrations of archaeological features recognised (BUN 041 and BUN 042). Previously Bungay airfield had occupied part of this area, the reunways and attendant buildings extending into the southern field of the site. Initially 16 trenches were agreed but the discovery of archaeological deposits led to further trenches. Archaeology was only encountered in trenches 5, 13, 17 and 18. Archaeological deposits were not encounteres in the majority of the treches; a concrete drain was seen in trenches 7 & 8. Large pits filled with modern material, probably associated with the demolition of the aerodrome or the disposal of incendiary bombs were revealed in trenches 6,7 and 14. Modern land drainage ditches were encountered in trenches 8,15 and 16 (S1).