Late Iron Age and Romano-British activity at Nethermayne (EHER 80036)

The late Iron Age to early Roman transitional period was primarily represented by a linear feature that demonstrated the first evidence of the division of the land at Nethermayne.

November 2019 to January 2020. Excavation phase 3B. The late Iron Age to early Roman transitional period was primarily represented by a linear feature that demonstrated the first evidence of the division of the land at Nethermayne. Two groups of pits yielded a small quantity of early to middle Iron Age sherds - it is unclear if the pottery is residual or contemporary. Sherds of contemporary late Iron Age to early Roman pottery was also recovered from this phase. <1> September 2020. Archaeological excavation of phases 2A, 2B and 3C. Within the Phase 2A excavation area a large, curved ditch in the northeast corner is presumed to be the southwest corner of a ditched enclosure and had an excavated profile that was typical of an Iron Age enclosure ditch. An internal ditch branched from it and ran roughly parallel to its eastern extent. The exact purpose and date of this feature is unclear but, if contemporary, may have been an appendage for drainage. Other features assigned to this phase include a pit of indeterminate function in Phase 2B and cluster of five pits in Phase 3C which may have been associated with tree clearance. Features yielded pottery, animal bone, a bronze coin and a fragment of decorated loomweight. <2>