Monument record MNL 282 - Dense burnt flint patch of unknown date.
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Summary
Dense burnt flint patch, not visible on surface but revealed when large hole excavated by farmer, in 1970s (?).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7242 7708 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77NW |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
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Full Description
Dense burnt flint patch, not visible on surface but revealed when large hole excavated by farmer, (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), in 1970s (?).
Extended for at least 10m, full extent not known. Flint solidly packed together, extracted in `solid lumps four to five feet across', included burnt beams of wood. Area bulldozed and now cultivated field (S1). Area defined on 1:2500 map by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) on edge of low (peaty?) area to NE (S2).
See also MNL 355, possible confusion.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 29 2020 9:40AM