Find Spot record CLO 061 - Field 188, Clopton, (Prehistoric).

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Summary

Worked flint found during parish fieldwalking survey at various locations (site numbers for other periods in brackets): Thin lithic scatter around area of CLO 009, 010 & 011 consisting of 1 scraper, 2 denticulated and 48 other flakes. Formerly recorded as CLY MISC

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 22 52 (498m by 250m)
Map sheet TM25SW
Civil Parish CLOPTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

1985? Worked flint found during parish fieldwalking survey at various locations (site numbers for other periods in brackets): tThin lithic scatter around area of CLO 009, 010 & 011 consisting of 1 scraper, 2 denticulated and 48 other flakes. For generalised mapped distribution of worked flints see map (S1) which shows worked flints occurring on about 70% of walked fields.

1 flake is mentioned as being close to (CLO 001). This is to the north of the parish and a linear road feature. This is likely to be confused report.

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).

Formerly recorded as CLY MISC

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Cartographic materials: 1989. SAU, Newman J, summary survey map, circa 1989. SAU, Newman J, summary survey map, circa 1989.
  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file:(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 (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 27 2020 10:52AM

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