Monument record ERL 141 - Late Roman occupation evidence at Stormwater drains adjacent to Rochester Road RAF Lakenheath

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Summary

Ditches were seen during a small monitoring at RAF Lakenheath.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7286 8074 (8m by 13m)
Map sheet TL78SW
Civil Parish ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

2005: Archaeological Monitoring identified Late Roman occupation evidence in the form of a linear ditch which contained animal bone and sherds of Late Roman pottery. Together with several other undated ditches, pits and an overlying Late or post Roman buried soil horizon, this indicates that deposits relating to the known surrounding area of Roman occupation survive throughout the area of Rochester Road. (S1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Craven, J.. 2005. Mon report. Surface Water Drainage. Rochester Road. RAF Lakenheath., Eriswell.
  • --- Unpublished document: 2005. Archaeological Assessment Report. RAF Lakenheath, Historic Sites., Lakenheath.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 10 2023 1:56PM

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