Monument record STS 007 - Somerton to Glemsford pipeline
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Summary
November 1991: features recorded & excavated during Watching Brief on Anglian Water Co pipeline following topsoil strip along route.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8438 5055 (50m by 50m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL85SW |
| Civil Parish | STANSTEAD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
November 1991: features recorded & excavated during Watching Brief on Anglian Water Co pipeline following topsoil strip along route. Approximately 20 metres square stripped by hand around 14m long, 50cm wide trench. Contained central feature, a hollow with at least 6 post holes, concentrated in 6m wide area. This area contained a coarse stone surface, some stones up to 20cm wide and including broken lava quern. Very little bone seen or recovered, large quantity of pottery on surface and within features. Surface finds did not extend beyond excavation trench (S1).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
- FSF12840: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- FSF12841: QUERN (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 13 1992 12:00AM