Monument record MNL 763 - Possible Prehistoric features, Roman Settlement features and Modern features at Scrapyard Extension, Skeltons Drove, Becks Row, Mildenhall

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Summary

Possible Prehistoric ditches and pits, Roman Settlement features comprising ditches, postholes and pits and two modern refuse pits were located at Scrapyard Extension, Skeltons Drove, Becks Row, Mildenhall.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6848 7854 (228m by 221m)
Map sheet TL67NE
Civil Parish MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (7)

Full Description

Evaluation of nine trenches revelaed remains of Late Bronze Age, Roman and Modern features. The Late Bronze Age was represented bu a pieve of pottery, however a number of ditches and pits identified could be of prehistoric origin. The Roman period was represented by six ditches, one pit and one post hole and a sherd fragment of post pipe. Roman pottery of coasre ware, grey ware and fine ware was reocvered orm the features with the features representing the remains of Roman Settlement activity. The modern period was represented by two modern machine dug refuse pits (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Carroll, B.. 2016. Archaeological trial trench evaluation - Scrapyard Extension, Skeltons Row, Beck Row, Mildenhall.

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

May 5 2023 10:49AM

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