Monument record LMD 181 - Roman ditch at Sunnyside, 1 Spring Gardens
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Summary
Roman ditch identified during monitoring at Sunnyside, 1 Spring Gardens
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8627 4569 (4m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84NE |
| Civil Parish | LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A single north east to south west aligned ditch running at a slight angle across the north-west end of the site was identified. This was 1.6m wide and 0.72m deep and the profile showed a steep slope on the north side and a gentle slope on the south, with a concave base. Three sherds of Roman pottery and a single fragment of Roman tegula were identified in the fill of the ditch. The finds and ditch are of possible 1st to 2nd century date (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56324 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2008. Archaeological Monitoring Report: Sunnyside, 1 Springs Gardens, Cock and Bell Lane, Long Melford.
Finds (2)
- FSF42119: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 200 AD)
- FSF42120: TEGULA (Roman - 43 AD to 200 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 23 2016 2:18PM