This collection consists of images, databases and GIS data from an archaeological evaluation and excavation by Cotswold Archaeology. Work occurred within the grounds of Stowupland High School, Church Road, Stowupland, Suffolk, between 2019 and 2020.

Evaluation

The archaeological evaluation was undertaken in December 2019 as a result of the proposed development of a sixth form centre. Six trenches were excavated in three separate areas. No archaeological features were revealed in two of the areas, but ditches and a pit, all of a probable medieval date, were recorded in the third area. The nature of the finds and the feature fills suggest domestic occupation in the immediate vicinity.

Excavation

The excavation took place in March 2020 at the south of the development area, targeted on medieval features identified during previous evaluation of the site. Part of what may have been a single field system was identified which appears to align with the medieval Thorney Green edge to the southwest and an assumed medieval or earlier route, Church Road, to the southeast. Ceramic dating evidence suggests a 12th-14th century date and what may be continuous occupation through the early to high medieval period. No settlement evidence was identified within the excavation area, although the finds assemblage included concentrated and localised deposits of domestic waste likely to have come from occupation in the near vicinity, possibly from road or green-side settlement.