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Book SynopsisA Vanishing Landscape: Archaeological Investigations at Blakeney Eye, Norfolk documents the results of several archaeological investigations undertaken on Blakeney Eye on behalf of the Environment Agency after the decision was taken for a managed retreat of the area. The Eye is a part of the north Norfolk coastline that has been under constant pressure of erosion for centuries.
Excavation revealed evidence for multi-period occupation, with abandonments driven by the ever-changing climate. Neolithic features and artefacts were the earliest remains present. Fragmentary remains of an enclosed 13-14th century farmstead were identified, mainly preserved beneath the two-celled flint building of 16th-17th century date (the scheduled monument known locally as Blakeney Chapel). Archaeological evidence for the function of this building is discussed in conjunction with the documentary sources. The archaeological remains throw light on the trading links between the medieval and post-medieval port of Cley and the Continent, as well as the storms and tidal influxes of the past that resulted in repeated abandonments of the area.
This volume includes contributions by Kathryn Blythe, Michael Clark, Jacqueline Churchill, Jane Cowgill, John Giorgi, Alison Locker, Adrian Marsden, Graham Morgan, Quita Mould, Andrew Peachey, Sara Percival, James Rackham, Ian Rowlandson, Zoe Tomlinson, Alan Vince†, Hugh Willmott, Jane Young.
Trade Review'...Naomi Field and the other contributors should be commended on extracting as much insight as they have from what was evidently a problematic site to interpret.' – Gareth Davies (2023): Medieval Settlement Research 38
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Site and its Historical Setting –
Naomi Field and Kathryn Blythe ;
Chapter 2: Topography and Setting of Blakeney Eye –
D. J. Rackham ;
Chapter 3: The Fieldwork –
Naomi Field and Kathryn Blythe ;
Chapter 4: Environmental Remains –
D. J. Rackham, John Giorgi and Alison Locker ;
Chapter 5: The Prehistoric Remains –
Andrew Peachey and Sarah Percival ;
Chapter 6: The Pottery –
I. M. Rowlandson and Jane Young ;
Chapter 7: The Building Materials –
Zoe Tomlinson, M. V. Clark and Graham Morgan ;
Chapter 8: The Metal Finds –
Naomi Field, Adrian Marsden, Quita Mould and Jane Cowgill ;
Chapter 9: The Other Finds –
Hugh Willmott and Alan Vince† ;
Chapter 10: Discussion –
Naomi Field with Kathryn Blythe ;
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