Monument record RLM 030 - Multi-period pits and ditches

Evaluation prior to construction of a proposed reservoir revealed pits of possible Roman, medieval and post medieval/ modern date. Several of the larger examples were probably for the extraction of clay; these contained both medieval and Roman pottery, but this material could be residual in later features. Medieval and post-medieval finds were found in two separate ditches; other ditches were undated (S1,S2).

Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2005 (S3).

Monitoring during the construction of a farm reservoir revealed a series of clay extraction pits of likely medieval date. The site was adjacent to an early lane shown on Hodskinson’s map of 1783 and it was likely that the dug clay was transported along this route. Of particular interest were two pits containing abundant quantities of Late Neolithic Grooved Ware pottery (2800-2000 BC) associated with flint flakes. Late Iron Age / Roman pottery in the topsoil probably originated from site RLM 035 further up the hillside.Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2008 (S4).