Monument record IKW 023 - Medieval feature and associated finds

Archaeological monitoring was undertaken along a pipe trench extending across part of the estate at Ickworth House, including the site of a Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). Much of the archaeology observed was already known and included a trackway and culvert. One fairly large feature was identified close to the medieval village remains that contained animal bone, tile and pottery dating to the 15th-16th century (S1). As well as the medieval finds, finds of later dates were also recovered indicating a degree of truncation. It is possible that this feature was a rubbish pit used by the occupants of Ickworth Village (S2).