Find Spot record ORF 120 - Medieval or post medieval scatter of food waste at The Farriers

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Summary

Medieval or post medieval scatter of food waste identified during monitoring at The Farriers.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 421 497 (16m by 9m)
Map sheet TM44NW
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

July 2009: Archaeological monitoring revealed thick topsoil containing fragment of oyster shell and butchered animal bone. This could indicate the dumping of food waste and other debris during the medieval or later periods (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Meredith, J.. 2009. Monitoring , The Farriers, Broad Street, Orford ORF 120.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 5 2016 11:33AM

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