Monument record FNM 009 - A12 Wickham Markett to Saxmundham improvement; OS 0005 & 0137
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Summary
Dec 1991: widespread lithic scatter over c 260 x 160 m area in two fields.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 369 602 (229m by 302m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | BENHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | FARNHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dec 1991: widespread lithic scatter over c 260 x 160 m area in two fields. Found fieldwalking (using 20 m apart transects) proposed A12 preferred route. Prehistoric finds listed as 85 flakes, 2(?) scrapers and unnumbered amount of burnt flints. Site crosses parish boundary. Also 18 sherds Medieval coarse ware and 1 sherd Medieval glazed. Details in (S1).
Descriptions of flint finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. However, they may be later Prehistoric, based on find context (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF19883 Finds Report: Newman J. 1991. Report, FNM 009. SAU, Newman J, site report, FNM 009, map, Dec 1991..
- <S1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: finds report.
- <S2> SSF59348 Personal Correspondence: Cutler, Hannah. 2019. Personal Observations as part of the Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods project.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2020 2:24PM