Monument record LMD 258 - 18th-20th century pits, The Swan Public House and Duck Cottage, Hall Street, Long Melford

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Summary

Two late 18th-19th/early20th century pits are probably associated with domestic activity in the rear yards of these grade II listed 18th-19th century properties, The Swan PH and Duck Cottage.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8638 4582 (6m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TL84NE
Civil Parish LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

2016: Archaeological monitoring revealed two late 18th-19th/early20th century pits which are probably associated with domestic activity in the rear yards of these Grade II listed 18th-19th century properties, The Wan PH and Duck Cottage. The two pits were c1.9m-2m wide and deeper than 1m. Post medieval pottery was recovered, along with 3 clay pipe stem pieces, peg-tile, 1 bone and a complete circular copper-alloy button (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Pooley, L.. 2016. Archaeological monitoring and recording at The Swan public house and Duck Cottage, Hall Street, Long Melford..

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 17 2017 4:24PM

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