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Bridge over River Gipping shown on Bowen's 1755 and Hodskinson's 1783 maps (S1)(S2).

Tranchet Axe.

Handaxe found on surface. Formerly recorded as SPT MISC.

Mesolithic occupation site discovered on a knoll 10 feet above the river flood plain by Mr E Amey of Ipswich, 1924; occupation layer was 16 inches below the suface.

Late 18th C Georgian Mill on site of earlier mill. Part of building extensively rebuilt in recent past

A red brick mill with a pantiled roof, and mill race (Listed). Also lock gates on adjoining river.

Early Saxon mixed cremation/inhumation cemetery revealed during watching brief followed by rapid salvage excavation.

Hand-made pot, one base sherd, none decorated, on balance pagan Saxon, (but could be Iron Age).

Watching brief revealed a buried channel/ancient pond, Late Iron Age Pottery and Romano British tile fragments, 1 red deer antler burr (sawn). Formerly recorded as IPS 101.

Sproughton/Burstal Patrol, Auxiliary Unit, Operational Base.