Monument record LCS 180 - Possible practice trench and undated ditches at Aldhurst Farm

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Summary

Possible practice trench and undated ditches identified during evaluation trenching at Aldhurst Farm

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 645e 2635 (521m by 118m)
Map sheet TM62NW
Civil Parish LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

2014: An archaeological evaluation revealed a modern ditch, a modern pit and two undated ditches believed to be recent in origin. One of the ditches has been interpreted as a possible military practice trench. Eight fragments of medieval to late medieval pottery was identified across the site were also identified on the site (S1). Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2014 (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Everett, L.. 2014. Archaeological Evaluation, Aldurst Farm, Leiston, Suffolk.
  • <S2> Article in serial: Minter F & Plouviez J. 2015. Archaeology in Suffolk 2014, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Aug 2 2024 1:29PM

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