Monument record MTN 027 - Field 385, Melton, (Prehistoric)

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Summary

Winter 1986/1987: Fieldwalking by John Newman for South East Suffolk survey located thin lithic scatter, over 80m x 60m area, in "Field 385".

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2801 5153 (57m by 58m) Centred on
Map sheet TM25SE
Civil Parish MELTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Winter 1986/1987: Fieldwalking by John Newman for South East Suffolk survey located thin lithic scatter, over 80m x 60m area, in "Field 385".
Finds consisted of 3 scrapers, 1 core & 32 flakes (S1).

Descriptions of flint finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. However, they may be later Prehistoric, based on details of discovery, (S2).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Newman J. 1989. Site report, MTN 027, May 1989, map. SAU, Newman J, site report, MTN 027, May 1989, map.
  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S2> Personal Correspondence: Cutler, Hannah. 2019. Personal Observations as part of the Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods project.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

May 6 2020 1:38PM

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