Monument record ERL 169 - An Iron Age/Roman buried soil and flint artefact at Post Office Parking, RAF Lakenheath, Eriswell
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Summary
Evaluation revealed a buried soil likely of Iron Age/Roman date and a small flint blade.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 730 807 (97m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1993: Evaluation carried out to assess area for archaeological potential prior to contruction for post office car park. Buried soil was found sealed below a wind blown sand which was encountered at ERL 023. The buried soil may date from the Iron Age-Roman period and it is possible that Roman or prehistoric ditches could be preserved in or below this soil. A small flint blade was recovered from one test hole and animal teeth were excavated in a peat layer found in the base of a trench. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF59473 Unpublished document: Tester, A.. 1993. Post Office Parking, RAF Lakenheath.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2022 10:03AM