NHER 40137 (Monument record) - Prehistoric and post-medieval finds and undated features

This site records a multi-phased programme of archaeological investigation undertaken prior to the construction of a new link road between the A11 Cringleford bypass and Colney Lane. For other sites related to this work see NHER 40130 – NHER 40136 and NHER 40205.
H. Hamilton (HES), 08 June 2015.

February 2004. Systematic Fieldwalking and Metal-detecting Survey. Contexts 1-42.
The flint collected from this site was not particularly diagnostic or datable, but it most likely dates to the later prehistoric period (Later Neolithic to Iron Age). The small knife likely dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
Finds included:
14 prehistoric struck flints, including 2 cores, 1 blade, 1 scraper, and 1 knife.
1 post-medieval pottery sherd and 1 fragment ceramic building material.
1 post-medieval gunflint.
2 undated coins,1 lead cloth seal,1 fragment worked bone.
5 objects of non-archaeological value.
See report (S1) and summary (S2) for further details.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.431).
A. Cattermole (NLA), 5 August 2004. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2019.

August 2004. Strip Map and Sample Excavation. Contexts 50-61.
Topsoil stripping for creation of a new roundabout was monitored.
Eight burnt features were recorded within the widest section of the investigated area. These have been interpreted as the remains of burnt-out tree stumps, likely of quite recent date but possibly relating to post-medieval activity. Similar features were record to the north of this site (NHER 40132).
The only other features recorded during the groundworks were a narrow linear feature interpreted as a post-medieval drainage ditch, a deposit associated with the construction of the modern road, and modern plough marks.
Unstratified finds included:
6 sherds post-medieval pottery.
3 fragments of post-medieval brick and tile and 3 fragments of clay tobacco pipe.
3 fragments post-medieval wine bottle.
1 post-medieval to modern heel iron.
See report (S3) for further details.
J. Allen (NLA), 6 June 2007. Amended by H. Hamilton (HES), 8 June 2015.