Find Spot record IPS 457 - Chantry Estate, Ipswich.
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Summary
Trenching for a gas main disclosed the presence of sherds of Medieval pottery. Excavation of the site by members of the [Ipswich] museum staff followed.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 149 434 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SW |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1955: Trenching for a gas main disclosed the presence of sherds of Medieval pottery. Excavation of the site by members of the [Ipswich] museum staff followed, resulting in the recovery of the greater part of a fine 13th/14th century jug with bracketed spout and handle with twist decoration, and bearing a human face on either side of the rim. From Naples [sic] Close, nearby, came a sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (176-7)(S1).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
- FSF33812: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 25 2021 2:53PM