Monument record CAC 027 - Evidence for Medieval settlement at Carlton Colville Bypass

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Summary

Evaluation trenches revealed evidence for medieval settlement.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 517 904 (82m by 101m)
Map sheet TM59SW
Civil Parish CARLTON COLVILLE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

Evaluation trenches revealed evidence for medieval settlement along the edge of Carlton Green; including a line of 4 large post-holes 2m intervals and a flint constructed wall/footings possibly part of the same large building. A series of boundary ditches and metalled track were also identified (S1)(S2).

Excavation - (no report) - On the medieval green edge, at least three phases of ditched enclosure could be recognised with a break in the north-east corner that held a well. This area contained a variety of small pits, slots, post-holes and concentrations of flint cobbles, possibly post-pads, suggesting a small structure. Subsequent earth moving in the vicinity revealed a spread of medieval pottery to the west and one panel of an enammelled, gilded bronze triptych. Monitoring of the green edge a further 200m to the east revealed a further scatter of medieval pottery (S3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Meredith J,. 2001. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Carlton Colville Bypass (Phase 2).
  • <S2> Unpublished document: JP. 2001. Ass report. Carlton Colville Bypass, Carlton Colville.
  • <S3> Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C. & Plouviez, J.. 2003. Archaeology in Suffolk 2002. XXXX (3).

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2019 1:31PM

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