Monument record CAM 040 - Cavenham Quarry (Neo)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 576e+ 2726e (114m by 254m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1998 Evaluation of area which contains 2 known prehistoric sites, CAM 003 and 018. Certainly evidence of Neolithic site, from features, pottery and flint, also some flints which appear to be Mesolithic in date (S1). Area also contains undated bank features, which may be associated with WW2 'Tuddenham' airfield. For more details see (S3).
2001: Excavation on the valley floor - flints of Neolithic date (S2).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2001 (S5).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 1999. (S6)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF51334 Unpublished document: Gill, D.. 1998. Evaluation report- Cavenham Quarry Extension, Areas P46 and C2 North Cavenham.
- <S2> SSF52222 Unpublished document: Bales, E.. 2005. Post-Excavation Assessment report - Cavenham Quarry., Cavenham.
- <S3> SSF55361 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C. & Plouviez, J.. 1999. Archaeology in Suffolk 1998. XXXIX (3).
- <S4> SSF59348 Personal Correspondence: Cutler, Hannah. 2019. Personal Observations as part of the Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods project.
- <S5> SSF55364 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C., Plouviez, J. & Geake, H.. 2002. Archaeology in Suffolk 2001. XXXX (2).
- <S6> SSF55362 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C., Plouviez, J. & Thomas, G.. 2000. Archaeology in Suffolk 1999. XXXIX (4).
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 2 2024 3:21PM