Monument record RLM 017 - Prehistoric flakes and medieval pottery, Tower Fields, Rendlesham
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Summary
Prehistoric flint flakes and medieval pottery seen during watching brief.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 335 530 (141m by 83m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35SW |
| Civil Parish | RENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1990: Watching brief on area being developed for housing for Bentwaters air-base. Site stripped of top-soil, sub-soil clayey sand. Thin scatter of 14 (listed as 18 but 4 probably natural) flint flakes found, as well as medieval pot sherds 1 rim plus 6 body sherds, C13/C14. Also 2 ?Rom body sherds, PMed glazed body sherd. Houses being built on concrete rafts so little disturbance below sub-soil (S1).
Descriptions of flint finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. However, they may be later Prehistoric, based on details of discovery, (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF20004 Source Unchecked: 1990. Site report, RLM 017, June 1990, map. SAU, Newman J, site report, RLM 017, June 1990, map.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <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
Apr 30 2025 1:05PM