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Late Iron Age and Roman occupation south of Toddington Lane (Phase 1), Littlehampton, West Sussex: archaeological excavation |
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Thames Valley Archaeological Services unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Excavation revealed numerous deposits dating from the late Iron Age and early Roman periods. The main excavation area contained a number of linear features, which represent the north-west corner of an enclosure that originated in the late Iron Age and was enlarged during the early Roman period. Although no structures were identified, evidence of occupation was obvious in the form of numerous pits within the enclosure. The finds from these pits suggest that activity was relatively short lived, with the vast majority of discrete features being from the few decades either side of the Roman invasion of AD43. There does appear to be some limited activity during the later 1st century, and it is possible that the focus may have shifted slightly to the south of the main excavation area. Just one pit is dated to the later Roman period. A publication report is in preparation. This report may be copied for bona fide research or planning purposes without the explicit permission of the |
Author: |
Sean Wallis
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Publisher: |
Thames Valley Archaeological Services Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
West Sussex SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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Locations: |
Site: |
Land south of Toddington Lane |
County: |
West Sussex |
District: |
Arun |
Parish: |
LITTLEHAMPTON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 503250, 103870 (Easting, Northing)
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thamesva1-257076 |
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13/23c |
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A4 comb-bound client report; the various excavations at Toddington Lane will be published together.
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |