Monument record BAR 101 - Medieval settlement and post medieval ditches Area 9 Bury PZ Pipeline
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Summary
Excavation identified evidence of the medieval settlement of Bardwell Village
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 941 742 (120m by 318m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL97SW |
| Civil Parish | BARDWELL, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (10)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POST HOLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POST BUILT STRUCTURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- GULLY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRUCTURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PIT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- OVEN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Full Description
2013-2014: Excavation identified a concentration of medieval features likely related to the early development of Bardwell village which included post-built structures and structures represented by rectangular gullies, a well, an oven and ditches. The presence of high status pottery suggests an afluent building in the vicinity. Post medieval ditches were also present. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF62645 Unpublished document: Morgan, S.. 2018. Anglian Water Bury PZ - Barnham Cross to Little Welnetham Treated Water Plant: ost-Excavation Assessment.
Finds (6)
- FSF57998: LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF57999: POTTERY (Early Iron Age - 800 BC to 401 BC)
- FSF58000: RING (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF58001: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF58002: QUERN (Unknown date)
- FSF58003: ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2026 4:29PM