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

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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> (No record type): Jarman, K.. Jarman, 1984 (per Ipswich).
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: map and plan of location,.
  • <S2> (No record type): SAU Plouviez J, identifications list, 1984.
  • <M2> (No record type): coin list, descriptions, photograph.
  • <S3> Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeol in Suff 1984, PSIA, 36, 1985, (1), 45.

Finds (6)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 22 1984 12:00AM

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