CONTENTS

ISSUE 420

(Vol.X X X V, N o . 1 2) ❙ March 2025

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24 ROMAN RECYCLING AT REEDHAM

Exploring the imperial origins of a Norfolk church St John the Baptist, Reedham, was largely built using recycled Roman stone, brick, and tile. Did these come from an earlier, possibly military, building now buried beneath the church?

32 FROM BREWING TO BREAD

Exploring the buildings of the British malting industry Following last month’s investigation of oast houses, we now take a tour through the history of malt production, and the buildings associated with this work.

42 BRONZE AGE BRUTALIT Y?

Exploring evidence for interpersonal violence at Charterhouse Warren Why were dozens of men, women, and children killed and thrown down a shaft in Bronze Age Somerset? We consider recent analysis of their remains, and other research into prehistoric violence.

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48 ‘A NEAT AND BEAUTIFUL THEATRE’

Tracing the surprising story of Bury St Edmunds Market Cross Now celebrating its 250-year anniversary, this neoclassical Suffolk landmark has a literally dramatic history to be revealed.

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