Monument record PFM 017 - 141 Bucklesham Road, Purdis Farm, Ipswich

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Summary

Evaluation revealed two charcoal and ash filled pits, one was radiocarbon dated to the middle Saxon period, and may be evidence for charcoal burning for a nearby smithing site.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2079 4254 (4m by 2m)
Map sheet TM24SW
Civil Parish PURDIS FARM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An archaeological evaluation identified two features of archaeological interest were recorded during the work. These were charcoal and ash filled pits, one of which was radiocarbon dated to the middle Saxon period, and may be evidence for charcoal burning for a nearby smithing site. The site had subsequently been extensively ploughed using a rotary plough which will have removed any shallow archaeological deposits (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Stirk, D. 2009. Archaeological Evaluation Report, 141 Bucklesham Road, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, PFM 017.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2010 5:54PM

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