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Mount Bures

Access Cambridge Archaeology, on behalf of the HLF-funded Managing a Masterpiece scheme, ran a two-week public programme of community archaeological excavation, test pitting and survey on and around Mount Bures Castle between the 8th and 19th of August 2011.  

The community excavations took place on and around the summit of Mount Bures Castle and the archaeological survey and test-pitting was undertaken in properties in the vicinity of the monument as well as the land around the Motte and Church.

The objectives of the excavations at Mount Bures

Archaeological background information

What Archaeological investigations will be taking place at Mount Bures?

Click here for more information and photos from Managing a Masterpiece.

Download PDFTo download a pdf of the excavation summary, click here - 2.59MB

Local Information Websites

Bures Historical Society

Colchester Archaeological Group

Mount Bures Village Website

British History Online

Heritage Gateway

2011

Download PDF Pottery Report
map Test Pit Location Map

 

Download PDF Pottery Distribution Map

 

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