Monument record WGN 013 - Chalk Hill, Bay Farm
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7050 7227 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77SW |
| Civil Parish | WORLINGTON, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Human bones, probably from a single adult inhumation, found in construction work for radio mast and adjoining building. Section showed feature with probable leg bones in situ, shallow. No other finds (S1).
Possibly barrow (BTM 004 group to E also on Chalk Hill) or later stray - on parish boundary.
10 Dec 1997: Report from forensic archaeologist (S2) of remains of second individual found whilst digging for erection of 2nd radio mast by Eastern Electricity adjacent to mast base. Found with rusted `ferrous blade' probably knife, blade has ancient break, now circa 9cm long, narrowing to short tang circa 2cms long (S3). For details see (S2).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF20429 (No record type): SAU, Plouviez J, 1990.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: field report; (S1); (S2).
- <S2> SSF5395 (No record type): Duhig C, Report on a skeleton from near Red Lodge, Suffolk, December 1997.
- <S3> SSF20115 (No record type): SAU, Pendleton C, field report, December 1997.
Finds (2)
- FSF22331: HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
- FSF22332: KNIFE (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 5 2006 4:37PM