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Fitzwilliam College Library, Cambridge. An Archaeological Excavation |
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Cambridge Archaeological Unit unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The Cambridge Archaeological Unit undertook an archaeological excavation in the grounds of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge between the 7th and 21st January 2008 in advance of building library and student facilities. The area of investigation comprised approximately 500 sqm of land located on the northwestern side of Cambridge at TL 439 595. The site yielded evidence of human activity from the Bronze Age through to modern times, with most periods represented. The Bronze Age phase was characterised by two substantial ditches and their later re-cuts, probably related to a series of paddocks forming a Middle Bronze Age field system. Three postholes may have been part of a roundhouse. An indeterminate feature may have been Late Iron Age or Romano-British, whilst a single ditch had a Romano-British date and was possibly the extension of a ditch previously encountered during excavations at neighbouring New Hall. Medieval activity was limited to a single pottery sherd in a tree bowl, indicating the agricultural use of this area during that period. A low level of post-Medieval was attested to by the probable remains of a small rubbish dump. In the 19th century, the still standing ''The Grove'' was constructed, and several features attested to the landscaping of the area around the house. |
Author: |
Adam Slater
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Publisher: |
Cambridge Archaeological Unit
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2008
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Fitzwilliam College |
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CAMBRIDGE |
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Cambridge |
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Cambridgeshire |
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England |
Grid Reference: 544000, 259500 (Easting, Northing)
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cambridg3-39525 |
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CAU Report No. 817 |
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Note: |
A4 wire bound with plastic laminate front. 25 pages including 5 colour plates
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |