Archaeological Finds Reveal Suffolk’s Medieval Past

Archaeological investigations carried out as part of the Benacre & Kessingland Flood Risk Management Project have uncovered a fascinating window into Suffolk’s medieval past.

Working with Oxford Archaeology, specialists identified a focused area of activity dating from the 11th to the 14th centuries, located on higher ground overlooking the marshes. Within this area, archaeologists discovered ditches and a pit, along with fragments of medieval pottery and marine shells.

These finds offer valuable insight into rural life during the medieval period. The presence of domestic pottery and food remains suggests everyday settlement activity, while the marine shells hint at coastal connections and local resource use centuries ago.

Although modest in scale, this discovery provides an important and intriguing glimpse into the historic landscape of Suffolk, enriching our understanding of how communities once lived and worked in this unique coastal environment.

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