| Title: |
An Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Church Street, Thorney, Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pages: |
50 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken prior to the development of the site. The work revealed well preserved, stratified archaeological remains dating from the late Saxon period through to the later post-medieval period. A small group of pottery sherds also hinted at Romano-British activity nearby. Two ditches, one of which contained a pair of bone skates and a large collection of Thetford ware, possibly dating to the 10th century, were revealed beneath several dark, build up layers, the result of medieval dumping or cultivation on the northern part of the site. At the southern end of the site, evidence of structural activity was recorded, including a pair of substantial walls, which had been robbed during the 16th or 17th century. One of the walls was abutted by a compact clay surface into which 13th century post holes had been cut. It was possible, in view of the size of the walls, that they related to structures of the abbey precinct. A post-medieval ditch of the 16th/17th century was located on the east to west alignment of the larger wall. Several pits and a well were evidence of later post-medieval/early modern activity. The finds from the site suggested that it had the potential to provide information on the early life and development of Thorney Island, and the contemporary medieval environment of the surrounding area. [Au(abr)] |
| Author: |
J Very Rev, The Dean of Durham
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| Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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| Year of Publication: |
2001
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 10th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 16th17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 13th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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| 17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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EARLY MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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| 16th (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2001
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: LAND AT CHURCH STREET, THORNEY
Study area: 0.07ha
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Peterborough UA
Monument: [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), PIT. Medieval (1066-1540), [finds]. Roman (AD43-410), [finds]. Early Medieval (410-1066), [finds]. Medieval (1066-1540), ROBBER TRENCH. Post-medieval (1540-1901), FEATURE. Undated, FEATURE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), AN
Ngr: TF28270429
Parish: Thorney
Postcode: PE6 0QB
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
