Monument record ERL 107 - RAF Lakenheath Dormitory 937, Eriswell, (Prehistoric)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 73025 80503 (68m by 89m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1999: A shallow natural sand filled hollow containing Mes/Early Neo flints was found during excavation in advance of construction of a new dormitory at RAF Lakenheath (S1). The site lies on the east side of Norwich Road immediately north of the 1997 cemetery site, ERL 104. The excavation revealed a network of ditches apparently dating to the Roman and Saxon periods (both Early Anglo-Saxon and Middle Saxon pottery was recovered) as well as some pits. The topography was undulating with natural sand-filled hollows, one containing Mes/Early Neo flints, evident across site. It is hoped to tie the results of this work with the evidence found in ERL 104 excavation for Anglo-Saxon activity beyond the limits of the cemetery.
See also Rom & Sax (sf 19089 & 19090).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (5)
- FSF29001: FLAKE (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 9000 BC? to 3001 BC?)
- FSF50209: CORE (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 9000 BC? to 3001 BC?)
- FSF50210: SCRAPER (TOOL) (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 9000 BC? to 3001 BC?)
- FSF50211: BLADE (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 9000 BC? to 3001 BC?)
- FSF50212: MICROLITH (Mesolithic - 9000 BC? to 4000 BC?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2023 3:06PM