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Residential Development at Scotts Close, Hilton, Cambridgeshire, Interim Site Narrative |
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Archaeological Solutions Ltd unpublished report series
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ADS Terms of Use and Access
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
During July 2004 Archaeological Solutions Ltd conducted an archaeological excavation on land, at Scotts Close, Hilton, Cambridgeshire (NGR TL 2900 6635). This followed an archaeological evaluation and desk-based assessment carried out by AS in October and November 2001. The evaluation had revealed a large number of archaeological features on the site, principally dating to the Romano-British and the late Saxon/ early medieval periods. The presence of Roman activity within the medieval core of the village fitted with a pattern of post Roman continuity of occupation noted in a number of other Huntingdonshire villages. The presence of late Saxon/ early medieval pottery provided a further indication of an early date for the medieval settlement at Hilton, pre-dating the 12th century church of St Mary Magdalene. The open area excavation has revealed two sets of boundary ditches, one post dating the other and being re-cut and added to over time. A large number of pits of various sizes were also identified, as well as a grave pit containing a disarticulated human skeleton. Seven Romano-British pits were identified, but the majority of the features dated from the late Saxon to the medieval periods. |
Author: |
N Crank
K Manning
K Nicholson
R Rennell
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Solutions Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2006
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Locations: |
Site: |
Scotts Close |
Parish: |
HILTON |
District: |
Huntingdonshire |
County: |
Cambridgeshire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 529040, 266320 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
archaeol7-35507 |
OBIB: |
AS report No. 1653 |
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Note: |
A4 ring bound document
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |