Editor’s letter This month’s articles follow two main themes, highlighting the latest insights from the worlds of historic architecture and archaeological science. We begin in the latter category, with two reports drawing on recently published research. The first covers intriguing analysis of ancient adhesives and how they were used between the 5th century BC and the 1st century AD; this is followed by details of a new data analysis method that has transformed our understanding of migration patterns across Europe in the 1st millennium AD. We then travel to St John the Baptist, Reedham: a strikingly attractive church in my native Norfolk, which was largely built from reused Roman stone, brick, and tile. Could these have come from a possibly military predecessor that now lies buried beneath the church? We discuss the findings of geophysical surveys and excavations that set out to learn more. From religious buildings to structures associated with more worldly delights, our next feature traces evidence of malt production from prehistory to the present day, and examines the evolution and outputs of British malthouses. Departing from the cheer of the alehouse, we then examine a rather darker episode in human history, which is reflected by an unusual group of Bronze Age human remains from Charterhouse Warren in Somerset. What do they add to our understanding of interpersonal violence in prehistoric Britain? We end with a close look at the elegant neoclassical Market Cross in Bury St Edmunds, which recently celebrated its 250th birthday, and whose colourful history includes theatrical episodes and an unusual artistic link to the National Anthem. Contributors News Rebecca Preedy Rebecca is Acting Assistant Editor at CA, and graduated in 2022 with an MA in Ancient Visual and Material Culture of Rome from Warwick University. She has experience from several UK museums and heritage sites. From brewing to bread Chris Catling Chris is Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He has contributed to CA as a columnist and feature writer for almost 20 years. Roman recycling at Reedham Professor Mike Fulford Mike is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading, specialising in Roman archaeology. He has spent much of his career excavating the site of Iron Age and Roman Calleva (Silchester; see CA 358, 343, and 250). ‘A neat and beautiful theatre’ Adrian Tindall Adrian is an archaeologist and accredited Bury St Edmunds Green Badge Tour Guide. He has worked in the field for more than 40 years, and served as county archaeologist for three regions of the UK. FOLLOW US: @CurrentArchaeo currentarchaeologymag @current_archaeology WELCOME CURRENT Editorial Editor: Carly Hilts carly@currentpublishing.com Deputy editor: Dr Kathryn Krakowka On maternity leave Assistant editor: Rebecca Preedy rebecca.preedy@currentpublishing.com Editorial assistant: Amy Brunskill amy.brunskill@currentpublishing.com Contributing editor: Christopher Catling chris@archaeology.co.uk Contributing editor: Joe Flatman Art editor: Mark Edwards mark.edwards@currentpublishing.com Designer: Emma Morgan Subeditor: Simon Coppock Editor-in-chief: Andrew Selkirk andrew@archaeology.co.uk Tel: 020 8819 5584 Publisher: Maria Earle maria@currentpublishing.com Managing director: Robert Selkirk Commercial Commercial manager: Mike Traylen mike@currentpublishing.com Tel: 020 8819 5360 Marketing & digital manager: Emma Watts-Plumpkin emma@currentpublishing.com Tel: 020 8819 5575 Commercial director: Libby Selkirk Subscriptions Current Archaeology is published monthly for a subscription of £59.95 for 12 issues. Non-UK subscriptions are £83.95. Back issues: £6.95 each/£8.95 non-UK Binders/slip cases: (hold 12 copies) £15/£20 Subscriptions should be sent to: Current Publishing Office 120, 295 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4HH Tel: 020 8819 5580 (office hours) Subscription queries to: subs@archaeology.co.uk or online at: www.archaeology.co.uk Printed in the UK by William Gibbons Unauthorised reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written permission. The publisher, editor and authors accept no responsibility in respect of any products, goods or services which may be advertised or referred to in this issue. Every effort has been made to secure permission for copyright material. In the event of any material being used inadvertently or where it has proved impossible to trace the copyright owner, acknowledgement will be made in a future issue. 210125190 ISSUE 420 3