Monument record ELV 049 - Centre Parcs
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Summary
Circa 1968: Torc reputedly found in area where pigs kept.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 810 802 (101m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL88SW |
| Civil Parish | ELVEDEN, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
Circa 1968: Torc reputedly found in area where pigs kept by Charlie Lock and the late Edwin Bird. Not identified when found & consequently thrown back into 'piggery' surface. Site now covered by very large artificial mound in front of Center Parcs development (S1).
Similar objects seen soon afterwards (in Norwich Castle Museum?) but item could not be refound as re-buried by pigs.
Possible LIA gold torc - note IA coins from ELV 013 and tankard burials from ELV 005, both within circa 100 metres, and flexed(?) inhumations (ELV 030) to SW.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Grundon R, November 1998.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2000 12:00AM