Monument record RBY 044 - Roman ditch, The Old Rectory, Risby

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Summary

Evaluation identified a Roman ditch, which contained pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5802 2664 (5m by 13m)
Map sheet TL52NE
Civil Parish RISBY, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Excavation of two trial trenches took place at The Old Rectory, Risby, in Suffolk. This recorded one ditch, which contained Roman pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing, indicating nearby Roman occupation. The archaeological levels were well preserved (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Brooks R. 2012. Archaeological Evaluation Report, The Old Rectory, Risby.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 9 2024 3:03PM

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