Monument record LKH 061 - Roman Field, Kiln 2
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7283 8298 (405m by 939m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1978: Material from kiln, excavated by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) in 1974, brought in for identification (S1). Labelled "Roman Field `Kiln 2'". Possibly a closed group because of specific labelling. Only one alien sherd. Greyware includes many plain jars, carinated forms, horizontal grooved bands, sometimes with bands of decoration. Some `finer ware' sherds highly burnished small carinated bowls and dishes reminiscent of West Stow. Kiln waste: large number of `dome plates' with organic inclusions. Further material mixed with finds from 2nd kiln, LKH 062 (S2). Some drawings. Early forms, Belgic derived. One of kilns within large Rom scatter, LKH 011 and multiperiod site, LKH 072. For others see LKH 011, 019 and 062.
For other Rom kilns in Lakenheath, see LKH 01 and 073.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF18277 (No record type): SAU, Accessions Register, 53, Summer 1978.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: details & map (stolen Autumn 1981), map (1988).
- <S2> SSF18135 (No record type): SAU (Plouviez J), notes on kilns at Lakenheath, Mss, unpublished..
- <M2> SSF36544 (No record type): Hanging cabinet: drawings.
- <M3> SSF36545 (No record type): Pottery kiln archive: notes on finds.
Finds (1)
- FSF4187: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 99 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 16 2009 2:12PM