A small selection of projects

A Roman Farmstead near Norwich, Norfolk.

Fascinating evidence relating to a Roman farmstead has been revealed through informative trenching and open-area excavation including the remains of a two-aisled six post structure, a probable barn. Rare evidence of a crop ‘Gold of Pleasure’ was identified from environmental samples from this structure that appeared to have suffered partial damage from a fire, and it was this fire that carbonised the grains and preserved them. This was a crop known to have been introduced by the Romans but it is rare to see evidence of its cultivation. This farmstead appeared to have been in use primarily during the mid-3rd century AD with indications of activities during the late-1st to mid-2nd centuries AD. Evidence of earlier activities included an almost complete Beaker of Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age date c. 2350-2230 BC. Interestingly, a nearby site we excavated recently provided evidence of flint mining probably during the Neolithic period. Post-excavation works are currently ongoing and further information will be provided.

A Roman and Saxon site in North Norfolk.

Informative trenching on a residential development site revealed some very interesting archaeological remains from the Roman and Saxon periods. Further information to follow.