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Land at Hayhills Allotments, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk: An Archaeological Evaluation |
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Archaeological Solutions Ltd unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
In August-September 2007, Archaeological Solutions conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at Hayhills Allotments, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk (NGR TM 1731 4516) in advance of residential development (Planning Ref. IP/07/00123/FUL). The Ipswich area has a rich archaeological record, with evidence of activity from the Palaeolithic onwards. By the 8th century, the town was an important centre for pottery production and a major port trading with continental northern Europe. The town centre is a designated Area of Archaeological Importance. The site itself is located away from the town centre; cartographic evidence shows the site remained fields until the late 19th century when it was turned into allotments. Around 70 Roman burials have been found approximately 300m north-west of the site and scatters of Anglo-Saxon and medieval pottery are also known nearby, perhaps suggesting some settlement at this time. The evaluation revealed a moderate number of archaeological features, principally modern rubbish pits and water pipe trenches associated with the use of the site as allotments since the late 19th century. A single residual sherd of Thetford-type ware may indicate some late Saxon/ early medieval activity in the area. |
Author: |
T McDonald
P Sparrow
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Solutions Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Suffolk HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2007
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Locations: |
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Land at Hayhills Allotments, Woodbridge Road |
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Suffolk |
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Ipswich |
Parish: |
IPSWICH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 617310, 245160 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
archaeol7-35484 |
OBIB: |
AS report No. 2944 |
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A4 ring bound document
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |