Monument record MNL 158 - 'Crossbank Fen, Lakenheath'
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Summary
Very fine grey flint dagger recorded as from Crossbank Fen, Lakenheath.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 643 825 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL68SW |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | Beck Row, Holywell Row and Kenny Hill, Forest Heath, Suffolk |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Very fine grey flint dagger recorded as from Crossbank Fen, Lakenheath, TL 643 825 (S1-S4). Crossbank Farm, Lakenheath is on sheet TL 68 SE at TL 674 809. Purchased by BSEMH in 1967 (S4). Quoted findspot somewhat dubious as deep fen, however, another flint dagger is also known from similar situation at TL 6258 8649, Burnt Fen, Norfolk (BSEMH 1977. 641)(S5).
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF55956 Article in serial: Owles, E. & Smedley, N.. Archaeology in Suffolk, 1967. Archaeol in Suff, 1967, PSIA, 31, 1967, (1), 79, (ill).
- <S2> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL68SW8.
- <S3> SSF50070 Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card Lakenheath, Beaker.
- <S4> SSF2600 Museum Record Card: BSEMH. 1977. card 1977.643. BSEMH, card 1977.643.
- <S5> SSF2574 Map: A R Edwardson. BSEMH, 6 inch record map.
- <S6> SSF59794 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 18 2020 3:02PM