Monument record ING 026 - Prehistoric worked flints at Proposed Reservoir, Place Farm, Ingham
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Summary
Evaluation trenching prior to development revealed no archaeological features. A small unstratified collection of worked flints indicate casual loss in the prehistoric period. Oyster shell and pottery of medieval and post-medieval date recovered as surface finds probably indicate past manuring.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8499 7035 (180m by 212m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87SW |
| Civil Parish | INGHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A trenched evaluation revealed no archaeological features or deposits. A small unstratified collection of worked flints indicate casual loss in the prehistoric period. Oyster shell and pottery of medieval and post-medieval date recovered as surface finds probably indicate past manuring (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF52311 Unpublished document: Meredith, J.. 2006. Evaluation Report- Place Farm, Proposed Reservoir, Ingham.
Finds (8)
- FSF33876: OYSTER SHELL (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF33877: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF33878: END SCRAPER (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 9000 BC to 2351 BC)
- FSF50562: FLAKE (Star Carr Type Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 9000 BC to 2351 BC)
- FSF50563: SCRAPER (TOOL) (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF50564: FLAKE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF50565: POTTERY (17th century to 18th century - 1600 AD to 1799 AD)
- FSF50566: POTTERY (18th century to 20th century - 1700 AD to 1999 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 2:20PM