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Archaeological evaluation of land east of the River Stour in Suffolk revealed evidence of multi-period human activity, most notably a dense area of Roman occupational and structural remains, alongside Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age artifacts and post-medieval features. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This project aims to evaluate archaeological features in Areas G1 and G6 near the River Stour, providing insights into the historical context of the land.

June 14, 2026Open Access

Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement Phase 1, Areas G1 and G6, Land to the East of the River Stour, Bures St. Mary and Little Cornard, Suffolk

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MSM SommersAmt für Archäologie AWAlice WoodardAmt für Archäologie

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Evaluation excavates trenches in archaeological regions G1 and G6, revealing key historical artifacts and features.

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This project aims to evaluate archaeological features in Areas G1 and G6 near the River Stour, providing insights into the historical context of the land.
Excavated thirty-three trenches across Areas G1 and G6 using mechanical excavators under archaeological supervision.
Targeted specific areas based on cropmarks and potential archaeological significance, including a 10m x 10m box trench and numerous 30m trenches.
Conducted excavations in phases, backfilling trenches after monitoring by archaeological experts.
Identified Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age pottery and features such as an undated ditch and a post-medieval field boundary in Area G1.
Recorded extensive Roman pottery and structural evidence indicative of occupation at the summit of the hill in Area G1.
In Area G6, uncovered two post-medieval boundary ditches and indicative signs of possible quarrying.

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Sommers et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4779b1cc60ccdea8bf3e https://doi.org/10.5284/1143442

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Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement Phase 1, Areas G1 and G6, Land to the East of the River Stour, Bures St. Mary and Little Cornard, Suffolk

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Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement Phase 1, Areas G1 and G6, Land to the East of the River Stour, Bures St. Mary and Little Cornard, Suffolk

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