Monument record BLG 026 - SCC Highways Depot, Lodge Lane

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Summary

Evaluation revealed features dating to the medieval period near the north west perimeter where in contrast to much of the site, the ground level did not appear to be truncated.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1224 4971 (27m by 22m)
Map sheet TM14NW
Civil Parish GREAT BLAKENHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

An archaeological evaluation identified features dating to the medieval period in just one trench. This trench was located close to the site north west perimeter where in contrast to much of the site, the ground level did not appear to be truncated. Two separate pits or butt ends of a ditch was seen which contained one sherd of 12th-14th century pottery. A ditch was revealed but no finds were recovered. Another linear feature was seend which contained four sherds of pottery. Ten sherds of medieval pottery were recovered from topsoil (S1).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Everett, L.. 2010. Archaeological Evaluation Report, SCC Highways Depot, Lodge Lane, Great Blakenham, BLG 026.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Townend, S.. 2009. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, Great Blakenham Residual Waste Treatment Facility.
  • <S3> Unpublished document: Everett, L.. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation Report, SITA Energy from Waste Facility (former SCC Highways Depot), Lodge Lane, Great Blakenham. Negative results.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Apr 17 2018 11:55AM

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