Monument record BGL 064 - Prehistoric Mound and medieavl - post medieval activity at Brightwell Hall Farm Brightwell Street, Brightwell
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Summary
An evaluation discovered prehistoric evidence in the form of a small ‘burnt mound’ and later mixed medieval and post-medieval made ground deposit.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2538 4311 (16m by 289m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SE |
| Civil Parish | BRIGHTWELL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
2022: An evaluation enocuntered deep stratigraphy with depths of up to 2.2m at the western side of the site. The layers comprised multiple humic peat deposits, colluvial layers and flood deposits from which no finds were recovered. A small ‘burnt mound’ spread was discovered towards the northern end of the site along with a small post-medieval ditch. A mix of modern, postmedieval and medieval material was recovered from the topsoil and within made ground deposits recorded on the eastern side of the site. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60885 Unpublished document: Green, M.. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation: Brightwell Hall Farm, Brightwell.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 5 2022 2:43PM