Monument record LMD 046 - Fire Station (ex Theobalds Bus Depot)
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Summary
Pottery, coins and metalwork found in circa 30cms of soil during construction work on Fire Station extension in the former forecourt of bus depot (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8625 4514 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84NE |
| Civil Parish | LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pottery, coins and metalwork found in circa 30cms of soil during construction work on Fire Station extension in the former forecourt of bus depot (S1). Pottery includes one Belgic (? pre-Roman) sherd and one flanged bowl rim (late C3 - C4). Thirty coins, one denarius of Vespasian AD69 - 79, remainder C3 - C4 range AD260 - 360. Two brooch fragments, one a Colchester derivative type. Finger ring fragment, ? boot nail, lead fragments. Also a small amount of Med and PMed pottery and metalwork. (S2)
This site is within the large settlement area at Long Melford.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF10023 (No record type): Jarman, K.. Jarman, 1984 (per Ipswich).
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: map and plan of location,.
- <S2> SSF18233 (No record type): SAU Plouviez J, identifications list, 1984.
- <M2> SSF35647 (No record type): coin list, descriptions, photograph.
- <S3> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeol in Suff 1984, PSIA, 36, 1985, (1), 45.
Finds (6)
- FSF2142: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF2143: POTTERY BELGIC (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF2144: COIN (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF2145: COIN (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF2146: BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF2147: FINGER RING (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 22 1984 12:00AM