Monument record ORF 054 - Orford Castle Trial Excavation, Roman (Rom)
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Summary
Residual Roman pottery found in medieval contexts. Scheduled
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 6419e 2499e (5m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM62SW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two trial trenches were excavated to investigate the location of the curtain wall and entrance causeway at Orford Castle. Residual Roman pottery was recovered from the upper fill of the castle ditch to the north of the keep and from a dump layer overlying walls near the south-western entrance and interpreted as a rudimentary barbican (S1).
See also Med and PMed.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSF51241 Unpublished document: Gardner, R. 2003. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Orford Castle Trial Excavation Orford Castle Trial Excavation., Orford.
- <S1> SSF50056 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service evaluation report. SCCAS, Gardner R, No 2003/22, March 2003, ill.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
Finds (2)
- FSF28939: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF28940: POTTERY OXFORD (Roman - 300 AD to 409 AD)
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 4:04PM