Monument record ARW 039 - Erwarton Bay
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2110 3313 (273m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SW |
| Civil Parish | ARWARTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Various small posts mostly aligned N-S but other isolated posts to both E and W of feature. On low (ish) water mark, line consists of densely packed (in places) rows of diagonally set sticks with occasional larger round posts. Another collection of sticks appearing almost like wattle and line of bigger posts also visible heading to river. Large jug handle found just 5m NW of area. S1
2008-9: surveyed and part excavated by William Fletcher (see ARW 063 entry) demonstrating linear alignments were fish traps and also identifying semi-circular setting to E. Radiocarbon dates for alignments were between 530AD and 800AD, for semi-circular setting 15th century.
For details see ARW 063.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50130 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett, L. SCCAS. Site record. Sept 2002.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 22 2012 11:54AM