Monument record CSM 029 - Land Adjacent Church Cottage

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Summary

Evaluation and monitoring revealed thick layer of topsoil over cleaned /sorted sand and gravel deposit suggesting a backfilled gravel quarry, no other features were found.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0849 3823 (16m by 11m)
Map sheet TM03NE
Civil Parish CAPEL ST MARY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Site evaluated through excavation of hand dug test pits which revealed thick layer of topsoil over cleaned /sorted sand and gravel deposit suggesting a backfilled gravel quarry. Subsequent monitoring of building work did not reveal any significant archaeological deposits or features. Undisturbed natural subsoil not seen within building footprint although the footings were not inspected (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Sommers, M.. 2008. Evaluation/Monitoring report. Capel St Mary: Land Adjacent Church Cottage.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 6 2011 12:57PM

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