Monument record SKT 048 - Early medieval features, Cedars Park phase 4B and 4C (Sax-Med)

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Summary

Evaluation revealed a small group of Late Saxon/early medieval features, indicative of domestic activity.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0647 5872 (20m by 19m)
Map sheet TM05NE
Civil Parish STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Evaluation encountered four phases of activity on the 5ha site. A group of features continuing animal bone, oyster shell and Late Saxon/early medieval pottery was recorded in trench 8, indicative of domestic activity in the vicinity.
Also series of mainly Med and Post Med metal detector finds (recorded in PAS) found in towards S end of spoil left on NE edge of field following evaluation but prior to excavation. These included coin of Edward the Confessor (PAS, SF-D86945).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Schofield, T. and Woolhouse, T.. 2007. Cedars Park, Stowmarket, Suffolk (Phases 4B & 4C). Archaeological Evaluation.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 2 2012 4:31PM

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