Monument record SLD 006 - Rockylls Hall, Shelland

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Summary

The monitoring revealed a horizontal sequence of natural chalky till, 'made ground' deposits of late medieval or post-medieval date and modern turf/topsoil.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5998 2605 (10m by 7m)
Map sheet TL52NE
Civil Parish SHELLAND, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Shelland: Rockylls Hall (TL 9984 6050; SLD 006). An archaeological monitoring was carried out at the above site in advance of the construction of a small extension to the Grade 2 listed building. The monitoring revealed a horizontal sequence of natural chalky till, 'made ground' deposits of late medieval or post-medieval date and modern turf/topsoil (S1).

Continuous monitoringidentified a small area of natural subsoil, and no archaeological features or deposits were encountered in the 60m drainage run (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Heard, K.. 2008. Monitoring report- Shelland: Rockylls Hall (SLD 006), Shelland.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Sommers, M.. 2011. Archaeological Monitoring Report. Rockylls Hall, Shelland.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Sep 27 2024 11:14AM

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