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A 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 Vinceā ,
Hugh Willmott, Jane Young.
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