Monument record LMD 203 - Scatter of Roman pottery
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Summary
Scatter of Roman pottery identified during building construction.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 862 448 (139m by 211m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84SE |
| Civil Parish | LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1970s: A high density scatter of Roman pottery, including amphora, was identified during the construction of a housing estate around 1-17 Roman Way and Clopton Drive. Pottery was also possibly identified in the wider area. The finds were re-buried in a large pit near the chimney brest at 13 Roman Way (S1)
Site lies within the Roman settlement area (See LMD 172).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56386 Verbal communication: Pendleton, C.. 2012. Conversation between Pendleton, C. and Simpson, R. in June 2012.
Finds (2)
- FSF42453: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF42454: AMPHORA (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2016 3:33PM