Monument record WFG 027 - Rotten Row Field (Med)

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Summary

Finder reports numerous Med/PMed objects from this field, mostly along its N edge (where it adjoins sunken way WFG 023).

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 912 435 (193m by 85m) Centred on
Map sheet TL94SW
Civil Parish GREAT WALDINGFIELD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

1995: finder reports numerous Med/PMed objects from this field, mostly along its N edge (where it adjoins sunken way WFG 023). None seen at SAU but said to be coins, mainly Edward pennies, but including fragments of William I, up to James I, pottery and bronze strap ends, buckles etc. He also says that a C17 pest house is recorded as being here (S1).
1996: further detector finds include lozenge shaped (Med?) pendant (drawn) and PMed pewter mount/button & S-shaped clasp. Details in (S1). Two C13 lead seals and two C14 bronze seals. Also 5 'Boy Bishop' tokens from this and adjoining field (to west) - see WFG MISC - SF 23131).
1997: further detector finds include harness and other fittings & C12-C14 coins (S2).
1998: Bronze casket key, Med/PMed, also Un & PMed finds (S2).
Also BA, Sax & PMed.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> (No record type): Clarke D (IMDC), per SAU (Plouviez J), finds report, December 1995 & 1996, ill.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
  • <S2> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Clarke D (IMDC), per SAU (JP), finds reports, 1997 & 1998.

Finds (9)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Apr 24 1997 12:00AM

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