Monument record WSW 035 - Lackford Sand & Gravel Pit, West Stow, (Prehistoric)
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Summary
Scatter of worked flint (circa 10, 3 only retained, including core), found on North edge of working gravel extraction pit on top of visible sand ridge (partially below peat), overlying gravel (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 809 708 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST STOW, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1989: Scatter of worked flint (circa 10, 3 only retained, including core), found on North edge of working gravel extraction pit on top of visible sand ridge (partially below peat), overlying gravel (S1).
Descriptions of flint finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF20203 Finds Report: Pendleton C. 1989. site report, FMP 011. SAU, Pendleton C, site report, FMP 011, July 1989.
- <S1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (Flempton parish) site report.
- <S2> SSF59348 Personal Correspondence: Cutler, Hannah. 2019. Personal Observations as part of the Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods project.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Sep 8 2020 3:45PM