Northstowe Phase 2, Cambridgeshire. Archaeological Post Excavation Assessment (Vol. 1) Peripheral Areas.

Abstract

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit undertook a series of archaeological investigations between 3rd October 2016 and 24th November 2017 across six different areas both within the boundary of the former Oakington Airfield and across open farmland to the south. Many of these areas yielded limited archaeological evidence, however within two of the areas located within the Airfield boundary, a series of Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age features were identified. These features largely consisted of small to medium sized pits and postholes containing small to moderate quantities of artefacts. Several contemporary ditches were also present within the Guided Busway Spur, suggesting the presence of a prehistoric field-system within the surrounding area potentially linked to settlement activity.