Monument record BUC 004 - Bucklesham to Alton Water Raw Water Main, Bucklesham (Prehistoric)

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Summary

Small lithic scatter of 8 flakes found during watching brief in advance of water pipeline following mechanical stripping of topsoil.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2670 4167 (631m by 512m)
Map sheet TM24SE
Civil Parish BUCKLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

July 1991: Small lithic scatter of 8 flakes found during watching brief in advance of water pipeline following mechanical stripping of topsoil. No features identified (S1). Within area of Undated cropmark complex.

Descriptions of finds are broad, dating to a specific period bracket is ill-advised. However, they may be later Prehistoric, based on find location, (S2).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Newman J. 1991. Bucklesham to Alton Water Raw Water Main, Watching Brief Notes. SAU, Newman J, site report, July 1991.
  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S2> Personal Correspondence: Cutler, Hannah. 2019. Personal Observations as part of the Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods project.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Dec 31 2019 10:22AM

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