Monument record MDM 001 - Withersdale Hall
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 281 805 (95m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM28SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Moat, rounded trapezoid, unoccupied, but adjoining Withersdale Hall, isolated (S1).
Sherds of grey ware, C13 - C14 including section of milk skimming dish with finger decoration, oyster shell and bones of pig and sheep from moated site. Excavated by donor, given by Vincent Mattei, The Old Rectory, Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk (S2).
Pottery sherds found in garden soil, known to have been stripped from moated area within last 20 years. All C13 - C14. 1 jetton (French, early C15) retained by finder (S3).
Hall name given as Withersdale Hall on OS map 1:10560 , undated,but Whithersdale Hall on 1:10000, 1980 (S4) (S5).
Sources/Archives (8)
- <S1> SSF18198 Source Unchecked: West Dr S E. ND. SAU (West S E), undated. SAU (West S E), undated.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file : site report October 1982 contained in description above (S3).
- <S2> SSF50070 Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card, 970-119, 1970.
- <S3> SSF7251 (No record type): Hardy M J, October 1982.
- <S4> SSF12356 (No record type): OS 1:10560 map, date unknown.
- <S5> SSF12353 (No record type): OS 1:10000 map, 1980.
- <S6> SSF4118 (No record type): Copinger, Manors of Suffolk, IV, 75 116.
- <S7> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeol in Suff 1984, PSIA,36, 1985, (1), 47.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2016 9:59AM