Monument record IKN 010 - Cob Island
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 446 566 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NW |
| Civil Parish | IKEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three basically complete, one lower half and one body sherd from five (? complete) Rom vessels (jars). Found in mud after very low tide to NE of Cob Island (seen from a small boat by finder, Mr ?). All found upright in river mud, `in area 15ft across'. One with animal bones inside (some kept), others a `grassy like substance and mud'. Some burnt substance sampled - ?grain/ legume seeds? Also line/s of wooden posts (note 2 areas shown on map). `This part of river bed has been scoured by current in last few years and mud level has dropped' (S1)(S2).
Note: further Rom finds from possible `island' location in River Alde in Salisbury Museum - see Friston 001.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF19713 (No record type): SAU, Newman J, note, February 1990, map.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
- <S2> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Plouviez J, finds reports & drawings, February 1990.
Finds (1)
- FSF16946: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 25 1995 12:00AM