Monument record RBY 044 - Roman ditch, The Old Rectory, Risby
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Summary
Evaluation identified a Roman ditch, which contained pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5802 2664 (5m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | RISBY, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Excavation of two trial trenches took place at The Old Rectory, Risby, in Suffolk. This recorded one ditch, which contained Roman pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing, indicating nearby Roman occupation. The archaeological levels were well preserved (S1).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2012
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
- FSF36380: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 24 2024 11:49AM