Monument record HTT 005 - Valley Farm
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Summary
Cropmark showing part of a moat? at Valley Farm. Owner participated in Time Team 'Big Dig' in 2003. Various Pmed artefacts found.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 940 591 (201m by 178m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL95NW |
| Civil Parish | HESSETT, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Cropmark showing part of a moat? at Valley Farm. Also adjacent linear marks (S1).
Owner participated in Time Team 'Big Dig' in 2003. Various Pmed finds found in test pit approx 60cm deep, such as victorian bottle top, blue and white pot, roof tile frags etc. Also v occasional med courseware sherd, 1 rom sherd and 1 late IA sherd of pot found (S2).
What may be the north and west arms of the moat can be seen on the 1838 tithe map (S3), together with a semi-circular water-filled feature to the north-east. The purpose of this second feature is unclear.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2016 11:59AM