Monument record BOT 014 - Post medeival feature and Medieval and post-medieval pottery at Rickinghall - Botesdale bypass
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Summary
A large post medieval feature of a possible pond or clay extraction pit. Field walking identified Medieval and post-medieval pottery sherds and post-medieval tile a brick.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0531 7541 (70m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM07NE |
| Civil Parish | BOTESDALE, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Feb 1992: Fieldwalking identified a moderate to dense scatter of medieval and post-medieval pottery sherds, and post-medieval tile and brick. Area 50m by 20m along lane. Date range C13-C19. Over the rest of the field a light scatter of Medieval pottery sherds and flint flakes (S1).
1995: Excavation revelaed a possible undated large feature or a pond or clay extraction pit. Finds included medieval pottery and three burnt flints (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF19682 Unpublished document: Newman, J.. 1992. A143 Rickinghall and Botesdale Bypass Preferred Route - Initial Archaeological Assessment.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1)(S2).
- <S2> SSF60810 Unpublished document: Boulter, S.. 1995. Archaeological Excavation - Rickinghall - Botesdale Bypass.
Finds (5)
- FSF13638: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF13639: BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF13640: TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF46732: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF54093: BURNT FLINT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Nov 23 2022 12:13PM