Monument record BAR 103 - A Roman Settlement and Post-Medieval ditches on land off Quaker Lane, Bardwell

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Summary

Evaluation identified two intercutting Roman features and three c.16th-18th century features that represent former field enclosures.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9436 7352 (86m by 77m)
Map sheet TL97SW
Civil Parish BARDWELL, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Evaluation identified two intercutting Roman features in the far southern part of the site. A moderate quantity of domestic waste (some fairly unabraded) was recovered comprising pottery, tile, animal bone and oyster shell which suggest that part of a Roman settlement had been located. No medieval features were found despite trenches being located along and adjacent to Quaker Lane (a probable medieval road). It is likely that medieval occupation was some distance from the site as only two medieval pottery sherds were recovered. Three c.16th-18th century features were found within three trenches; two of these represent former field enclosures. The small quantity of post-medieval artefacts recovered from these features suggest there was no contemporary occupation close to the site (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Atkins, R.. 2014. Archaeological Evaluation Report: A Roman Settlement and Post-Medieval ditches on land off Quaker Lane, Bardwell, Suffolk..

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 2 2018 11:59AM

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