Ratcliff, M. (2008). An Archaeological Evaluation at Watton Sewage Treatment Works, Little Cressingham, Norfolk.. NAU Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1006073. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Evaluation at Watton Sewage Treatment Works, Little Cressingham, Norfolk.
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Abstract:		 An archaeological evaluation was carried out at the Watton Sewage Treatment Works, Little Cressingham, Norfolk. Six trenches were excavated across an area of levelled ground to the north of the existing treatment works. These trenches were of varying depth, revealing a disturbed subsoil, alluvial deposits of silt, and natural sands and gravels. Four of the six trenches revealed archaeological features, including small pits and ditches containing animal bones, medieval pottery fragments, Roman pottery and tile. The trenches in the central area of the site revealed alternating bands of fine grey silt and peaty organic deposits, suggesting phases of flooding. The break of slope observed in Trenches 2, 3, and 5 possibly indicates an earlier, more southerly deviation of the river bank from its present course. The Roman features and finds indicate the close proximity of a substantial structure, including a hypocaust system or bathhouse. The size and type of Roman tiles and ceramic building material in particular suggest the presence of two different buildings or at least a single building with two phases of construction. Combined with the closer proximity of the river, it seems likely that this building was a bathhouse. The pottery and coins indicate settlement between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. A small quantity of Anglo-Saxon and medieval pottery was recovered, which may indicate activity on the site during these periods, although they may have been introduced via other means, such as manuring.
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Author:		 M Ratcliff
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Publisher:		 NAU Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Norfolk HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2008
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Site: Watton Sewage Treatment Works
Parish: LITTLE CRESSINGHAM
District: Breckland
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Grid Reference: 588600, 300160 (Easting, Northing)
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods) BUCKLE (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) CERAMIC (Object England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) CERAMIC (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) COIN (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) COIN (Object England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) FINGER RING (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) Flint (Find)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) Hobnail (Find)
EARLY MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) HOOKED TAG (Object England)
EARLY MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) QUERN (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) Post-Hole (Monus)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) Spread (Monus)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: norfolka1-51580
OBIB: NAU Archaeology Report 1950
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016