| Title: |
An Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Burdett Nurseries, Whittlesey |
| Number of Pages: |
22 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
The desk-based assessment related to an area of 6.2ha and was undertaken in order to collate and summarise the known and potential archaeology of the proposed development area and surrounding study area. The development area had potential for archaeology, notably from the Prehistoric and Roman periods. The relationship between the fen edge and settlement throughout the prehistoric period was well established, with recently excavated sites at the western end of Whittlesey Island. The Roman presence on the island was also well documented and the proximity of known sites suggested the possibility of further activity within the site. The cropmark evidence for the site supported this theory. Medieval and post-medieval quarrying, particularly towards the southern end of the site, would have effected preservation within those areas. However, the deeper soil cover over parts of the site may have sealed and protected earlier features from later agricultural practices. [Au(abr)] |
| Author: |
Andrew Hall
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| Publisher: |
Cambridge Archaeological Unit
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| Year of Publication: |
2001
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2001
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: BURDETT NURSERIES, WHITTLESEY
Study area: 6.2ha
Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Fenland
Monument: CROPMARK. Undated
Ngr: TL28309690
Parish: Whittlesey
Postcode: PE7 2RJ
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
