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To assess the archaeological significance of land behind Ruse House prior to development.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Archaeological evaluation on land to the rear of Ruse House, Hall Street, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JF: March 2025

Key Points

To assess the archaeological significance of land behind Ruse House prior to development.
Conducted three trial-trenches following project brief and WSI guidelines.
Location of evaluation was chosen due to its historical context as a former butcher shop site.
Analyzed findings to determine chronological significance.
Identified two pits likely from the medieval period.
Results suggest historical use of the area linked to livestock grazing.
The evaluation contributes to understanding Long Melford's development history.

Abstract

Archaeological evaluation (three trial-trenches) carried out as specified in the project brief and wsi. An archaeological evaluation (three trial-trenches) was carried out on land to the rear of Ruse House, High Street, Long Melford, Suffolk, in advance of a new residential development. Located within the historic village, Ruse & Son butchers traded from the property for 160 years before it closed in 2020. The development site to the rear of the property was used as part of a livestock paddock and garden. The evaluation revealed two pits probably dating to the medieval period.

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