Monument record FRK 116 - Chalk extraction pit of possible medieval to early post medieval date at Homefield
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Summary
Chalk extraction pit of possible medieval to early post medieval date identified during an evaluation trench at Homefield
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6619 7202 (15m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL67SE |
| Civil Parish | FRECKENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A single evaluation trench revealed two pits which were suspected to be chalk extraction pits. These pits were tentatively dated to the medieval to early post-medieval period. Only a single sherd of medieval pottery was collected from these pits. A single sherd of early medieval pottery and two worked flints of Late Neolithic to Bronze Age date were also identified (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56615 Unpublished document: Emery, G.. 2016. An Archaeological Evaluation of land adjacent to Homefield, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Suffolk.
Finds (7)
- FSF43104: POTTERY (IPS: Middle Late Saxon to 12th century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
- FSF43105: POTTERY (12th century to 14th century - 1100 AD to 1399 AD)
- FSF43106: POTTERY (18th century to 19th century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- FSF43107: ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF43108: BUTTON (18th century to 19th century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- FSF43109: PIPE (SMOKING) (18th century to 19th century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- FSF43110: LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2016 5:08PM