Monument record BUC 036 - Eastern end of field O.S.0045, Bucklesham to Alton Water Raw Water Main, Bucklesham, (Prehistoric-Post Medieval).
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Summary
Undated pits containing burnt flints identified during watching brief and trial trenching for water main pipe line.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2637 4151 (27m by 56m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SE |
| Civil Parish | BUCKLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1991: Watching brief and trial trenching identified a layer of hillwash c0.05-0.3m deep. A moderately large "bell" shaped pit was excavated and contained burnt flints. The pit appeared to cut through more silty, grey hillwash. Another pit was examined, also containing burnt flints. A few small fragments of post-medieval tile were recovered which may have been carried down in animal burrows (S1).
Descriptions of flint finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. However, they may be Later Prehistoric, based on context, (S2).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <S1> SSF19793 Unpublished document: Newman, J. and Boulter, S.. 1991 & 1995. A Record of the Archaeological Works Associated with the Laying of the Bucklesham to Alton Water Raw Water Main.
- <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 (5)
- FSF12951: TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- FSF12952: BURNT FLINT (Undated)
- FSF46190: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF46191: FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC? to 42 AD?)
- FSF49987: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 2 2020 9:21AM