Monument record GPP 009 - 12th to 14th clamp kiln identified during monitoring at Wood Farm

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Summary

12th to 14th pit containing burnt stone and pottery. The pit is thought to be the remains of a simple clamp kiln.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0817 6229 (7m by 7m)
Map sheet TM06SE
Civil Parish GIPPING, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

2011: 12th to 14th pit containing burnt stone and pottery. The pit is thought to be the remains of a simple clamp kiln. The feature was circular in plan and contained two distinct fills. The lower fill comprised of yellow and red, burnt clay with rounded stones with concentrations of charcoal. Pottery and a possible kiln bar were also found. The upper fill of the pit was distinct from the lower fill consisting of mid brown silt with no inclusions (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Fawcett, A & Tester, A. 2011. Archaeology Monitoring Report: Wood Farm, Gipping.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 26 2016 3:03PM

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