Mortimer, R. (1996). An Archaeological Evaluation At Kings Dyke Pit, Whittlesey (Area A). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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Title:		 An Archaeological Evaluation At Kings Dyke Pit, Whittlesey (Area A)
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Number of Pages:		 76
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Publication Type:		 Report
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Abstract:		 An evaluation was carried out in advance of clay extraction at a site where a Roman settlement had previously been identified. Roman activity in the surrounding area was extensive and well-documented, and a small number of isolated prehistoric artefacts had been found. During the evaluation, a group of Late Iron Age pits was recorded in the north-eastern part of the site. Roman ditches, a post-medieval ditch and several features which could have been of prehistoric or Roman date were observed. Iron Age pottery and a loom weight, possibly of Bronze Age date, were recovered. Roman features of three phases and a road which passed through the settlement area were excavated in the western area of the site. Two ditches ran roughly parallel to the road to the east, and two at 90 degrees to it to the west. These may have marked divisions within broader enclosures set out to either side of the road. Further ditches and a post hole were recorded, and a raised platform associated with limestone building fragments, dating from the middle phase, was found. Several features, including pits, ditches, post holes and possible beam slots, could not be placed in any tentative phased group. Flotation of environmental samples produced good results, with preservation of plant remains being generally high. No archaeological features were observed in the southern area of the site, although post-medieval material had previously been collected during fieldwalking. It was concluded that a detailed study following large scale excavation of the site should reveal a great deal about the vegetation, arable crops and animal husbandry during the Roman period. [AIP]
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Author:		 Richard Mortimer
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Publisher:		 Cambridge University Press
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Year of Publication:		 1996
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IRON AGE (Historic England Periods)
LATE IRON AGE (Historic England Periods)
Postmedieval (Auto Detected Temporal)
PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods)
Roman (Auto Detected Temporal)
Bronze Age (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 1996 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: KINGS DYKE PIT, WHITTLESEY - AREA A
Study area: 11.25ha
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Fenland
Monument: PIT. DITCH POST HOLE [?beam slot] Undated, SETTLEMENT. [finds] Roman (AD43-410), ROAD. DITCH POST HOLE Roman (AD43-410), PIT. Late Iron Age, DITCH. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Bronze Age, [finds]. Iron Age
Ngr: TL24009800
Parish: Whittlesey
Postcode: PE6 7YZ
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Created Date:		 19 Jan 2009