Monument record CAM 040 - Cavenham Quarry (BA)
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Summary
Early Bronze Age features, possibly posthole structures, pits and artefacts found during excavation see details (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 576e+ 2726e (115m by 255m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (7)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- POST HOLE (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- PIT (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- STRUCTURE (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- HEARTH (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- HOUSE? (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- CHARCOAL BURNERS SITE (Late Neolithic to Middle Iron Age - 2950 BC to 380 BC) + Sci.Date
Full Description
EBA features, possibly posthole structures, pits and artefacts found during excavation see details (S1).
6 possible posthole structures, 4 possible hearths within charcoal spreads. Pottery and lithic implements also found see (S1).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2001 (S2)
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 1999 (S4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF52222 Unpublished document: Bales, E.. 2005. Post-Excavation Assessment report - Cavenham Quarry., Cavenham. Bales E, SCCAS Rep No 2005/126.
- <S2> SSF55364 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C., Plouviez, J. & Geake, H.. 2002. Archaeology in Suffolk 2001. XXXX (2).
- <S3> SSF55362 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C., Plouviez, J. & Thomas, G.. 2000. Archaeology in Suffolk 1999. XXXIX (4).
- <S4> 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 (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 2 2024 3:26PM