Monument record IPS 319 - Cox Lane, Ipswich, (IAS 3406).

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Summary

During building of garage behind Co-Op fish shop pottery, slag and human bone were found.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 16589 44550 (17m by 17m)
Map sheet TM14SE
Civil Parish IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

1966: Finds at a depth of 4-5 feet during building of garage behind Co-Op fish shop (now gone) Human bones were said to have been lying with their feet to North at the edge of the pit (possibly a stoke hole fo a kiln), 3 individuals were alledgedly represented, 1 male adult,1 female adult and one child of around 6 years of age (would dispute this aging and sexing)(S1-S4).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <S1> Index: Suffolk Archaeology Unit. 1974. SAU index card and Archive. IAS 3406.
  • <S2> Index: Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service. 1974. Ipswich Archaeological Survey Card Index (digital version).. IAS 3406.
  • <S3> Article in serial: Owles, E. J. and N. Smedley. 1966. Archaeology in Suffolk, 1966. XXX.3, pp. 275–283.. XXX.3, pp. 275–283..
  • <S4> Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. 966-90.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 24 2022 2:14PM

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