Monument record EYE 111 - Hartismere Hospital Evaluation, Eye
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TM 1406 7400 (96m by 89m) |
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Map sheet | TM17SW |
Civil Parish | EYE, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
Full Description
2011: Geophysical survey did not identify any definitive archaeological anomalies. A well-defined linear negative response indicates the presence of a stone wall, drain or non-ferrous services. Weak parallel trends indicate former agricultural practices but are too narrowly spaced to represent ridge and furrow. A few other isolated, weak short linear and pit type anomalies have been recorded. None form patterns suggetsing an obvious archaeological source. (S2)
An initial phase of evaluation trenching was carried out at Hartismere Hospital, Eye, Suffolk, to the south of the existing buildings and within the garden area. Twelve trenches were excavated, of which three were disturbed, two were blank and the rest contained features. Another phase of evaluation is required after the demolition of four additional buildings. A phase of later medieval/post-medieval quarrying and other activity was indicated by several large pits and a ditch, which mainly produced CBM. Earlier occupation was characterised by small pits, ditches and a gravel spread, which are thought to probably be Roman and/or Early Anglo-Saxon, but may be of later prehistoric date. Finds from these periods include prehistoric flint and Iron Age pottery, Early Anglo-Saxon pottery and a brooch, and Roman pottery. Small quantities of animal bone were also present. The archaeological levels to the west of the three disturbed trenches were generally well preserved, often below several layers of imported or redeposited topsoil. It has been recommended that the area of the main building and potentially any areas of landscaping be excavated prior to development on the site (S1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSF56001 Unpublished document: Hinman, M.. 2014. Excavation - Land at the Former Hartismere Hospital, Eye.
- <S1> SSF54391 Unpublished document: Brooks, R. 2012. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Hartismere Hospital Evaluation, Eye, EYE 111.
- <S2> SSF60905 Unpublished document: Stephens, C.. 2011. Geophysical Survey Report: Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye.
Finds (10)
- FSF35893: LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF35894: BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF35895: NAIL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF35896: TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF35897: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF35898: POTTERY (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- FSF35899: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF35900: SMALL LONG BROOCH (IPS: Early Anglo-Saxon - 450 AD to 600 AD)
- FSF35901: ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
- FSF35902: POTTERY (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation - Land at the Former Hartismere Hospital, Eye (Ref: OASIS-preconst1-177203) (ESF23402)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical Survey - Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye (ESF29288)
- Event - Intervention: Hartismere Hospital Evaluation, Eye (Ref: OASIS-suffolkc1-115196) (ESF21442)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2022 4:10PM