Monument record IKN 008 - R. Alde estuary (Rom)
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Summary
Salt extraction debris - clay briquetage, red soil, pot sherds.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 409 560 (82m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NW |
| Civil Parish | IKEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Salt extraction debris - clay briquetage, red soil, pot sherds. Red layer circa one foot thick, extent circa 100 yards.
TM 4115 5615 "Sherds found in this area" - undated note on IPSMG map. Pottery sherds also found 1980 (S2).
Comparable to Snape 023 (S3).
Also IA pottery.
2002: Seen during Rapid Intertidal survey, 2002. Red hill or hills noted in salt marsh on eroded surfaces. Pottery collected from mud. Saltmarsh only c.50cm thick - red visible at base (S4).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (Snape) copy (S3).
- <S1> SSF7312 (No record type): Harrison Mrs M, 1979.
- <S2> SSF11905 (No record type): Nixon D, 19 Kedington Close, Rougham, 1980.
- <S3> SSF6414 (No record type): Filmer-Sankey W, letter, 1983.
- <S4> SSF50130 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett, L. SCCAS. 2002.
Finds (2)
- FSF8230: BRIQUETAGE (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF8231: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2018 3:00PM