Monument record RLM 010 - Possible Saxon pottery, Hoo Hill Piece (Basil Brown 1949)
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Summary
One portion of base and three body sherds, also one sherd with grooved curvilinear markings.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 633 253 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM62NW |
| Civil Parish | RENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One portion of base and three body sherds, also one sherd with grooved curvilinear markings. (S1). Site marked on SAU record card at TM 3330 5352.
The findspot is very close to the area called Hoo Hill Piece where Bruce Mitford and Basil Brown dug trial trenches in 1949 in an effort to locate the Sax cemetery thought to be in the Hoo Hill area. It is possible that this pottery is Saxon (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
- FSF3014: POTTERY (Iron Age - 800 BC? to 42 AD?)
- FSF55394: POTTERY (Saxon - 410 AD? to 1065 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 18 2024 4:33PM