Monument record LCS 195 - Site of uncertain archaeological significance, possibly a saltern
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Summary
An area of ‘red ‘earth’ is visible on colour aerial photographs and could feasibly relate to the site of a Roman salt production site – a red hill. Finds in the area do indicate Roman activity (LCS 032/MSF21534) and salt industry (LCS 134) nearby.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4647 6530 (290m by 216m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46NE |
| Civil Parish | LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
February 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
An area of ‘red ‘earth’ is visible on colour aerial photographs (S1) and could feasibly relate to the site of a Roman salt production site – a red hill. Finds in the area do indicate Roman activity (LCS 032/MSF21534) and salt industry (LCS 134) nearby.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 23rd February 2015.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. EARTH.GOOGLE.COM 03-AUG-2007 ACCESSED 16-FEB-2015 (Digital).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 19 2021 8:05PM