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Findspot - Iron Age & Roman pottery

Summary Findspot - fragments of Iron and Roman pottery and pieces of animal bone were found when a natural hollow was excavated. The finds were discovered in the area of Moreton Hall.
What Is It?  
Type: Findspot
Period: Early Iron Age - Romano-British (800 BC - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Moreton Morrell
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 30 55
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 During the construction of a reconstruction of a Romano British pottery kiln in June 1985 three sherds of Iron Age shelly pottery were found in a possible Iron Age feature. A 2 by 1 metre trench was excavated to investigate this supposed feature, which on excavation appeared to be a natural hollow. The natural hollow contained archaeological material. From the upper fill came 2 pieces of modern brick, about 9 Romano British and 1 Iron Age sherd. A second layer produced 7 probable Iron Age sherds, 3 Iron Age or Romano British sherds, 3 Romano British sherds, a piece of slag and animal bones. This material is presumably derived from occupation debris slipping into a natural hollow.The Iron Age/Romano British evidence was sealed by the brick walls and cinder spreads of WWII buildings which formerly stood in the grounds of Moreton Hall.
2 excavation report.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: Iron Age and Roman Finds at Moreton Morrell
Author/originator: Hingley R C
Date: 1985
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Serial
Title: WMA vol 28
Author/originator: Hingley R C
Date: 1985
Page Number: 61
Volume/Sheet: 28
   
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source WMA West Midlands Archaeology. This publication contains a short description for each of the sites where archaeological work has taken place in the previous year. It covers Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. Some of these descriptions include photographs, plans and drawings of the sites and/or the finds that have been discovered. The publication is produced by the Council For British Archaeology (CBA) West Midlands and is published annually. Copies are held at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
technique excavation Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.

Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench.
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period Iron Age About 800 BC to 43 AD

The Iron Age comes after the Bronze Age and before the Roman period. It is a time when people developed the skills and knowledge to work and use iron, hence the name ‘Iron Age’ which is given to this period. Iron is a much tougher and more durable metal than bronze but it also requires more skill to make objects from it. People continued to use bronze during this period.
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period Roman About 43 AD to 409 AD (the 1st century AD to the 5th century AD)

The Roman period comes after the Iron Age and before the Saxon period.

The Roman period in Britain began in 43 AD when a Roman commander called Aulus Plautius invaded the south coast, near Kent. There were a series of skirmishes with the native Britons, who were defeated. In the months that followed, more Roman troops arrived and slowly moved westwards and northwards.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back
monument HOLLOW * A hollow, concave formation or place, which has sometimes been dug out. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument FINDSPOT * The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name. back
monument POTTERY KILN * A structure, composed of oven and hovel, used for the firing of pottery ware. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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