Monument record PKM 034 - St Mary's Church (Un)
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Summary
In Church Hill pipeline trench alongside St Mary's Church wall, two ditches were revealed: (1) was near the church gate at TL 9291 6709 and (2) close to the end of the wall to the south, TL 9291 6704.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 929 670 (117m by 92m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL96NW |
| Civil Parish | PAKENHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In Church Hill pipeline trench alongside St Mary's Church wall, two ditches were revealed: (1) was near the church gate at TL 9291 6709 and (2) close to the end of the wall to the south, TL 9291 6704. The ditches were 15-20 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and had been cut in solid chalk. The bottom of the ditches was 4 feet wide and contained black earth with evidence of fire. An iron object was found (Basil Brown thought it was a bill hook) which was sent to Ipswich Museum (S1)(S2).
Note: Large earthwork flat bottomed pond/ditch/hollow way like feature to east of church in existing churchyard (S3).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50035 Unpublished document: Basil Brown. Basil Brown Archive. Brown B, LIII, 58,59, XCVI, 62, map 52a.
- <M1> SSF50035 Unpublished document: Basil Brown. Basil Brown Archive. Basil Brown archive: volumes, map.
- <S2> SSF9854 (No record type): IPSMG, plan and list M103, Brown B, 1956.
- <S3> SSF50006 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. Site Report. SAU, Pendleton C, August 2000.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 18 2020 11:48AM