Flag Fen, Fengate, Peterborough I: Discovery, Reconnaissance and Initial Excavation (1982–85).

Abstract

The discovery and initial excavation of an unenclosed, timber platform settlement site of Late Bronze Age date is described. The site is located in open Fen just off the Fen-edge at Fengate in an area of well-known prehistoric activity. The site includes the remains of a remarkably well-preserved three-aisled rectangular building, with at least two floor levels still intact. Finds include items of pottery, flint and wood. Current environmental research is outlined and the report concludes with a discussion of the site's role and status.

Water management in the Fens before the introduction of pumps

“…Cat's Water bordered Bronze Age Flag Fen (Pryor 1978 and1991;Pryor et al 1986;Chris Evans, pers. comm.).…”

A Late Bronze Age Enclosure at Lofts Farm, Essex

“…Long rectangular structures are known from a number of later Bronze Age sites in Britain (Barrett and Bradley 1980b;Pryor et al 1986). The Lofts Farm example appears rather narrow, and it is tempting to see the post-holes as representing the central posts of an aisled building rather like those known from the Netherlands.…”

Special section. Survey, environment and excavation in the English Fenland

“…A remarkable series of sites of all periods has been identified, among them Flag Fen (Pryor, French & Taylor 1986) …”