Monument record EXG 083 - Land Adjacent to Beech House, Exning.

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Summary

Evaluation and excavation identified two possible enclosures, pits, postholes and a discrete dump of Roman roof tiles, which may suggest the presence of a building in the vicinity.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6324 6645 (43m by 66m)
Map sheet TL66NW
Civil Parish NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK
Civil Parish EXNING, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The evaluation and subsequent 'strip and map' exercise undertaken (to the depth to be disturbed by the developer) on land adjacent to Beech House, Exning identified two possible enclosures and a small number of pits and postholes dating to the late Roman period (late 3rd to 4th century). Work also uncovered a discrete dump of Roman roof tiles (not fully excavated), which may suggest the presence of a building (or buildings) in the vicinity (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <(S1)> Unpublished document: Muldowney, M.. 2010. Archaeological Excavation Report, Land Adjacent to Beech House, Exning, EXG 083.

Finds (15)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 29 2020 12:37PM

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