Gardiner, M. F. and Greatorex, C. (1997). Archaeological excavations in Steyning, 1992-95: further evidence for the evolution of a Late Saxon small town. Sussex Archaeological Collections 135. Vol 135, Sussex Archaeological Society. pp. 143-171. https://doi.org/10.5284/1085052. Cite this via datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological excavations in Steyning, 1992-95: further evidence for the evolution of a Late Saxon small town
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Issue:		 Sussex Archaeological Collections 135
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Volume:		 135
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Page Start/End:		 143 - 171
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Abstract:		 Three excavations undertaken within the area of the historic town of Steyning clarified the character and extent of the Late Anglo-Saxon settlement. At least three Saxo-Norman buildings were recorded in work at Coombe Court. These have some similarities to those previously recorded in the vicinity. Work at Tanyard Lane suggested that the site lay on the periphery of the Saxon town, but was occupied in the medieval period when it was the site of a kiln producing pottery and ridge tiles. The extension of Steyning Library allowed an opportunity to clarify the results of work undertaken there in 1962. A larger area was recorded, but no medieval structures were found. Further remains of the post-medieval buildings were recorded. Analysis of the plans of Late Anglo-Saxon remains suggests a low density of settlement within the emerging town. It is suggested that the settlement did not have a regular plan until the new town was founded on the present High Street in the late 12th or 13th century. Steyning is compared with North Elmham (Norfolk) which is identified as a failed Late Saxon small town.
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Author:		 Mark F Gardiner ORCID icon
Christopher Greatorex
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Publisher:		 Sussex Archaeological Society
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Year of Publication:		 1997
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Saxon (Auto Detected Temporal)
Late Anglosaxon (Auto Detected Temporal)
Postmedieval (Auto Detected Temporal)
Ridge Tiles (Auto Detected Subject)
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Kiln (Auto Detected Subject)
SETTLEMENT (Monument Type England)
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Late Saxon (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Created Date:		 20 Jan 2002