Monument record BAC 011 - The Limes
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TM 0433 6660 (50m by 50m) |
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Map sheet | TM06NW |
Civil Parish | BACTON, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Large group of pottery sherds mostly fairly fresh condition, found in a feature or features during construction of an ornamental pond. Area examined showed re-deposited boulder clay with darker layers or later features in the top; extent not definable. Pottery also found beneath the house (which is circa C16). Site lies near the N end of Bacton Green as shown on Hodkinson's map in C18. Pottery includes coarse wares and glazed jugs. One sherd Rom colour-coated base, pierced, probable "collectors item" in same feature (S1).
1994: Site visit to inspect section hand dug into the south half of a ditch running parallel to the adjacent road. The ditch is 2.4m deep with a fill of mid grey very clayey loam and contained oyster shell and medieval courseware (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2020 11:25AM