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Excavations at a site in Hillington, Norfolk, revealed probable Late Saxon-medieval ditches and a pit that likely formed part of a wider agricultural field system rather than a domestic settlement. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The report aims to evaluate archaeological deposits in Hillington to inform resource management.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Archaeological Informative Trenching Report: Land South of 14 and 15 Pasture Close, Hillington, Norfolk

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MSMaria StockdaleDepartment of Archaeology

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Archaeological evaluation identifies Late Saxon-medieval features in Hillington, indicating historical land use.

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The report aims to evaluate archaeological deposits in Hillington to inform resource management.
Excavated two trenches measuring 30m x 1.8m using an excavator and hand excavation.
Monitored excavation was in accordance with national and local guidelines.
Collected and documented finds with appropriate context and scaled drawings.
Uncovered ditches and one pit of probable Late Saxon-medieval date.
Only two ditches contained dating evidence, indicating a broader agricultural context.
Finds and pottery suggested limited proximity to settlement activities.

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Maria Stockdale (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080af2a487c87a6a40d019 https://doi.org/10.5284/1141828

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