Monument record HVH 015 - 19 Chapple Drive
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6717 4622 (25m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL64NE |
| Civil Parish | HAVERHILL, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Miniature `celtic' stone head (R1). Described by Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology as carved celtic stone head made from fine grained sandstone (possibly glacial erratic from Yorkshire?). According to Southampton University (un-named person/s) is smallest yet encountered, probably a portable amulet. Found by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) in May 1973 (S1).
1991: Examined by Brian Charge - apparently chiselled off larger block of grey stone. Described as having a lined brow; thick, wide mouth, high cheek bones. The nose is missing and there is minor damage to lower left side of chin and top of forehead (S3).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: copy (S2).
- <S1> SSF7346 (No record type): Haverhill & District Arch Group, card index, 1990.
- <S2> SSF7351 (No record type): Haverhill Echo, 28 June 1973, photo.
- <S3> SSF3455 (No record type): Charge B (HDAG), November 1991.
Finds (1)
- FSF12529: FIGURINE (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 4 2009 2:36PM