A14 Improvement Scheme - Board 33 Views Common

Description

The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme was led by MOLA-Headland Infrastructure (a consortium of Museum of London Archaeology and Headland Archaeology) and was funded by National Highways. These interpretation boards were installed by Cambridgeshire County Council with Oxford Archaeology East as part of a project funded by National Highways.

Following the Norman Conquest, Huntingdon developed into a thriving market town. However, periods of turmoil such as the civil war known as the Anarchy in the 12th century and the devastation of the Black Death in the 15th century led to economic decline, leaving parts of the town deserted. Its survival was secured by its strategic position on a major route.

Excavations at Mill Common have revealed fascinating evidence of medieval life. Archaeologists uncovered dense clusters of pits and other features dating to the 12th century, arranged along a well-constructed trackway. Four medieval kilns were also discovered, offering a glimpse into the town’s industrial activity during this period.