Monument record RLM 016 - Hoo Hill Piece

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Summary

The probable location of an Early Saxon cemetery where an urn was found and recorded in Davy M S in BM (see RLM 006).

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 3332 5355 (106m by 118m) Approximate
Map sheet TM35SW
Civil Parish RENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

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Full Description

Bruce Mitford considered the site to be the probable location of Sax cemetery where urn was found and recorded in Davy M S in BM (see RLM 006). After study of the maps he instructed Basil Brown in June 1949, to dig trial trenches 15 feet x 5 feet in the area surrounding (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), as he thought the urn may well have been found during construction of cottage. (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). During the excavation of the eastern trench, Brown noted and sketched a large area to the S of the trench where there was evidence of sand and gravel removal and he assumed that the skimming method used during extraction may have damaged any pottery in area. During 1949 excavation no pottery or artefacts were found (S1)(S2). Close to (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), pottery IA (may be Sax) found 1952, see RLM 010 (02466).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Basil Brown. Basil Brown Archive. Brown B, XIII, 1, 5-8; LXVII, 7; XC, BHX 8, BIW 23, BJS 3,4.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Basil Brown. Basil Brown Archive. Basil Brown archive: volumes.
  • <S2> (No record type): Bruce Mitford R L S, Saxon Rendlesham, PSIA, 24, 1948, 228-251.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 14 2016 3:29PM

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