Monument record SSH 024 - Possible prehistoric activity and undated features at Land southwest of Main Road, Somersham
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Summary
An evaluation revealed mostly undated features and some of possible prehistoric date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0846 4868 (129m by 140m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM04NE |
| Civil Parish | SOMERSHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
2018: Geophysical survey did not indentify any anomalies of archaeological origin (S1).
2020: Archaeological evaluation was undertaken across the c.1.9ha site and comprised the investigation of sixteen trenches. Six of these contained a low density of archaeological remains, comprising ditches, pits and tree holes scattered across the site. Possible traces of prehistoric activity were identified within the southwestern part of the site. The remaining features were undated. (S2)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (7)
- FSF54687: BLADE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF54688: POTTERY (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
- FSF54689: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF54690: ROOF TILE (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF54691: FIRED CLAY (Unknown date)
- FSF54692: BUCKLE (17th century to 18th century - 1600 AD to 1799 AD)
- FSF54693: BRIDLE (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2023 2:28PM