Yorkshire Archaeol J 62

The hoard, found by a metal detectorist, was declared Treasure Trove. It was concealed in the 1970s. The reduction of silver content of coinage at this period may affect estimates of deposition dates.

Reports a settlement sequence from RB to the present, with emphasis on the monastery founded by Cuthbert in 685 and what followed it. The monastic cemetery was on the hilltop, the church slightly downslope. After abandonment of the monastery (later than 883) the village and its fields were laid out, though the church and hall were not built till late pre-Conquest times. Later developments included infilling of the green. Discussion of historical context.

The quantity of AS finds coming from the site (see 91/624) prompted further investigation, which yielded BA and other flintwork, and Roman, med, and postmed pottery; the period from 5th to 12th century was almost barren of pottery. The site shows a cropmark morphologically similar to those of RB type.

(See 90/671). Reports on substantial bridge timbers (including dendrochronology), leatherwork, roof and floor tiles, and quantities of pottery including Humberware wasters of 15th or early 16th century (earlier domestic pottery having apparently been cleared off the site).

A holloway with adjacent rectangular enclosures has a 'zipper' appearance caused by deep ploughing disturbing the soil.