Monument record CAM 002 - Park Farm, Cavenham
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Summary
Two early Medieval inhumations with iron shears, pottery and glass objects found in 1900.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 762 699 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL76NE |
| Civil Parish | CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(TL 762699) Two skeletons with Anglo/Saxon pottery, glassware and a pair of iron shears were found in 1900. (S1)
The area lies on a gentle north east slope within 250.0m of a small river. It is under permanent pasture and apart from a very slight amorphous disturbance there is nothing to identify the site. Mr Simpson the farm manager has no knowledge of the finds, and Lady Briscoe is deceased. (S2)
Further details in Grace Briscoe archive?
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF1548 Verbal communication: Briscoe Lady Theresa. Pers comm. Briscoe Lady Theresa, from local contacts.
- <S2> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 GJM 05-SEP-77.
- <S3> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL76NE21 (after Suffolk SMR), September 1977.
- <S4> SSF59798 Article in serial: A, A. Bryan. 1998. Windmill gazetteer for England.
Finds (3)
- FSF14111: POTTERY (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 649 AD?)
- FSF14112: VESSEL (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 649 AD?)
- FSF14113: SHEARS (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 649 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2021 10:02AM