Poorly Located Monument record FAS 072 - "Sewer trench" Fornham All Saints, (Palaeolithic)
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Summary
Possible Palaeolithic implements, found 1887 in sewer trench, see details. Formerly recorded as FAS MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TL 83 67 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86NW |
| Civil Parish | FORNHAM ALL SAINTS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1886/7: Discoveries made during excavation of sewer trench between Bury St Edmunds and West Stow sewage works in 1886/7.
Mr Prigg noted that "from this site (also see Roman?) also I hope soon to announce the discovery of flint implements of Palaeolithic age, in the gravel beds recently encountered" (S1).
The sewer trench runs [ran?] along Pigeon Lane so this may the same site as FAS 061, (S3)
Formerly recorded as FAS MISC, (S3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF16568 News Paper: Prigg H. 1886. Bury and Norwich Post, Tuesday Nov 2, 1886, 5. Prigg H, Bury and Norwich Post, Tuesday Nov 2, 1886, 5.
- <S1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (West Stow) transcription of (S1).
- <S2> SSF59351 Digital archive: Wymer, J.J.. 1999. The Lower Palaeolithic Occupation of Britain (TERPs) The Lower Palaeolithic Occupation of Britain (TERPS). 22600.
- <S3> SSF59508 Unpublished document: Geological Survey of Great Britain. 1959. Main Outfall Sewer from Pigeon Lane No. 9..
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 16 2020 1:25PM